Registered Nurse - Meds/Surg/Peds - RN

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, KS

3d • $44 - $67

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 care settings and throughout the continuum of care, meeting the needs of patients and families. Within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients.

The RN provides leadership through precepting, informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts. The role delegates care based on staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource adequacy. The RN uses strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills and may participate in committees or projects. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their role.

The role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• Current RN license according to applicable state requirements.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, unless the work area determines BLS competency is not required for a position that is not on campus.
• 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 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.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN start date before April 1, 2020 must provide documented completion of a baccalaureate nursing degree program, as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic.
• 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 preceptor responsibilities, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource adequacy.
• Mentor and teach, communicate effectively, and potentially participate in committees or projects.
• Drive a personal vehicle when required for the role.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree