Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Orthopedic Surgery - Float - RN

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. This role supports professional nursing practice across various settings and the continuum of care to meet patient and family needs. The RN operates within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which involves planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all aspects of nursing care for assigned patients. The practice is guided by the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN demonstrates leadership through activities such as precepting, taking on informal and formal leadership roles, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Delegation of patient care is based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability. The position requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in mentoring and teaching, and potential participation in committees or projects. New Graduate Nurses are directed to apply through the Nurse Residency Program. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, requiring state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)
• One year of RN experience
• All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date
• All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire
• Must be currently working in direct patient care
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience working in a team environment
• Computer skills
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills
• Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements (Must obtain prior to start date)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers)
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area
• Successful TN sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic experience
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care
• Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family
• Function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients
• Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees