Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca, MN
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed. The RN Team Lead acts as a formal and informal leader on the unit. The TL participates and collaborates with the management staff to assist with the daily planning and coordination of the assigned work unit. The TL delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources. The Team Leader provides leadership through activities that include development of staff, teaching, precepting, committee work, quality improvements and participation in evidence-based practice and research. The TL is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The TL supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The TL will function within the Mayo Nursing Care Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The TL may be required to provide direct clinical care. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a formal and informal leader on the unit.
- Participates and collaborates with management staff for daily planning and coordination.
- Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
- Provides leadership through staff development, teaching, precepting, committee work, quality improvements, and participation in evidence-based practice and research.
- Coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
- Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and the continuum of care.
- Functions within the Mayo Nursing Care Model, accountable for all phases of nursing care.
- May provide direct clinical care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an associate degree or diploma in a nursing program.
- One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting.
- Documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years for entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after.
- 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 for entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and excellent critical thinking skills.
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
- Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in work unit specialty area preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call.
- Current RN licensure by applicable state requirements.
- Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification.
Nice-to-haves
- Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty training as required by the work area.
- Experience with electronic medical record systems.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
- Innovative nursing compensation model that rewards experience, education, and dedication.
