Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Neurosurgery - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

18h•$36 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in Ambulatory Neurosurgery at the Gonda Building, working directly with neurosurgeons. The role primarily serves adult patients and includes some pediatric coverage. Duties include surgically listing patients, pre- and post-operative teaching, telephone triage, and telehealth follow-up. 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 within Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. The role supports professional nursing practice across care settings and the continuum of care. The RN provides leadership through precepting, formal and informal leadership, and quality-improvement efforts. The RN delegates care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources. Strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills are expected; participation in committees or projects may also be part of the role. New graduate nurses should apply through Mayo Clinic’s Nurse Residency Program. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship, subject to state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
At least one year of professional RN experience.
Current RN license meeting applicable state requirements before the start date.
BLS certification 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.
Additional state licensure and/or specialty certification or training as required by the work area.
Entry-level associate degree RNs 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 of the last day of the month of their RN start date.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical-thinking skills.
Internal applicants must submit their three most recent performance appraisals.

Nice To Haves

Previous neuro or surgical experience is helpful.
BSN 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.
Work directly with neurosurgeons in ambulatory neurosurgery.
Surgically list patients.
Provide pre- and post-operative teaching.
Conduct telephone triage and telehealth follow-up.
Support professional nursing practice across settings and the continuum of care.
Provide leadership through precepting, leadership roles, and quality-improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to staff skill and experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and available resources.
Mentor and teach; participate in committees or projects as appropriate.