Registered Nurse - Operating Room, Neurosurgery - RN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The registered nurse (RN) coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care to meet patient and family needs. Within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients, using the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice as a basis for practice. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The role also calls for strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills, and may involve committee or project participation. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their role. This position is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA. Graduates of nursing programs not accredited by these organizations must have at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic.
• Entry-level associate degree registered nurses with an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of completing an accredited baccalaureate nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
• At least one year of operating room experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Current RN license according to applicable state requirements.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the AORN Periop 101 program.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Support professional nursing practice across settings and throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
• Mentor and teach, and potentially participate on committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle as part of the role if required for the employee's assignment.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level