Registered Nurse - Main PACU - RN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

20h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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. Working within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. This position provides coverage in both Preop and PACU and is eligible for TN sponsorship.

The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership activities, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates care based on skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. Strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills are expected; the RN may also participate in committees or projects. Some employees may be required to drive a personal vehicle as part of their role.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• At least 1 year of RN critical care experience in ICU, PACU, or ED.
• Current RN license as required by the applicable state.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• ACLS certification required upon hire.
• 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.
• Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
• Entry-level associate degree RNs with an RN start date on or after April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of completing an accredited baccalaureate nursing degree within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.

Nice To Haves

• PACU experience preferred.
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

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 leadership through preceptor activities, leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
• Provide coverage in both Preop and PACU.
• Mentor and teach, and potentially participate in committees or projects.

What This Job Offers

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