Registered Nurse - SS OR- Trauma, Crit Care, Gen Surg - SMC

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Description Location: Surgical Services – Saint Marys Campus - Trauma, Crit Care, Gen Surg The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. The Master's in Nursing-prepared nurse possesses the ability to access current and relevant data needed to answer questions identified in nursing practice. Utilization of new knowledge to analyze the outcomes of nursing interventions, to initiate change and to improve practice will be primary practice components. Computer hardware and appropriate software skills will be utilized in reviewing sources of evidence. Primary responsibility is to advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the relationship-based caring model roles. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
• One year of RN experience required.
• All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020, and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
• All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
• Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
• Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
• Advance patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the relationship-based caring model roles.

What This Job Offers

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