Registered Nurse – Inpatient Palliative Care - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

5d•$44 - $67

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Eisenberg 7-4A Palliative Medicine unit, which provides inpatient nursing care to adult patients and families affected by chronic, life-limiting diseases. Patients may be at various stages of illness, from initial diagnosis and active treatment through recovery or end of life. The unit collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and uses the Mayo Nursing Care Model. The RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The RN plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of care for assigned patients, following the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The role includes providing leadership through precepting, formal or informal leadership activities, and quality-improvement efforts. The RN delegates care based on staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. This position may require some employees to drive a personal vehicle as part of their responsibilities. The role is eligible for TN sponsorship, contingent on state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification. 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 meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.
Valid BLS certification; it must remain valid for 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.
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, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
Additional state licensure, specialty certification, or training as required by the work area.
Associate-degree registered nurses whose RN start date is April 1, 2020, or later must provide documented evidence of completing a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program within five years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.
Internal applicants must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

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 holistic care for pain and symptom management to improve quality of life.
Support patient and family education, discharge planning, and emotional support.
Provide leadership through preceptor activities, formal or informal leadership roles, and quality-improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide inpatient care to adult patients and families.
Mentor and teach, and potentially participate on committees or projects.
Drive a personal vehicle if required for the employee’s responsibilities.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options.
Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Affordable vision plan with a national network.
HSA and FSA pre-tax savings options for eligible expenses.
Competitive retirement package.
Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

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