Registered Nurse - Pediatric Neurology - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

1d•$36 - $59

About The Position

The Outpatient Neurology RN works with pediatric patients with neurological concerns, providing family-centered care in close collaboration with neurologists in the outpatient setting. The role involves working with a vagal nerve stimulator. The 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 the continuum of care, planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of care for assigned patients in accordance with Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership roles, and quality-improvement efforts. The RN delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. The role also involves mentoring and teaching and may include participation in committees or projects. New graduate nurses are directed to apply through Mayo Clinic’s Nurse Residency Program.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
At least one year of RN experience.
Current RN license in accordance with applicable state requirements before the start date.
BLS certification valid for at least 90 days after the start date; accepted certifications include AHA/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations in the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership and excellent critical-thinking skills.
Associate-degree entry-level RNs must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate nursing degree within the timeframe and under the degree requirements specified for their RN start date.
Internal applicants must submit their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of acute inpatient RN experience.
Pediatric experience.
Neurology experience.
BSN.
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.
Provide family-centered care to pediatric patients with neurological concerns in collaboration with outpatient neurologists.
Work with a vagal nerve stimulator.
Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and the continuum of care.
Provide leadership through preceptor responsibilities, leadership roles, and quality-improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
Mentor and teach; participate in committees or projects as applicable.