Registered Nurse (RN) - Gastroenterology - DO6D

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Rochester
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

CityRochesterStateMinnesotaTelecommuteNoDepartmentNursingPosition descriptionThis position is open to experienced nurses and new grad nurses.Location: Domitilla 6D (DO6D), Gastroenterology (General Care)Patient Care Type: This 25-bed gastrointestinal/medical unit primarily provides care to persons with medical GI disorders that include: GI bleeding, liver failure, hepatobiliary dysfunction, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, nurses on DO6D may care for patients receiving home parenteral nutrition. Many patients present with multiple comorbidities; complex discharge planning is often required to return these patients to the community. The staff consists of registered nurses, patient care assistants, and health unit coordinators.Bed #: 25Nursing Team Roles: Nurses on DO6D are specially educated to teach and care for patients. An emphasis on discharge planning and patient education is required to meet the special needs of those patients with chronic illnesses. A holistic nursing approach is used to meet the needs of this diverse patient population.For new grad nurses: All newly graduated Registered Nurses with less than 12 months of practice experience, hired into a scheduled FTE Registered Nurse position on the Rochester campus of Mayo Clinic are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program. A separate application or enrollment process is not required. All nurses new to Mayo Clinic, regardless of experience, will receive an extensive orientation program.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 leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.QualificationsStudent or Graduate of an accredited, or those in the candidacy process, baccalaureate, associate, or diploma 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). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN,CCNE, and NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience (within the last 5 years) in an applicable care setting is required. If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting is required or, effective October 1st, 2017 one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is required.All associate degree or diploma registered nurses hired into the Department of Nursing with a RN start date after April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of program completion of their baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within 5 years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.Additional qualificationsOne year RN experience within the last five years preferred. 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.License or certificationMust obtain prior to start date:Current RN license by applicable state requirements.Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLS - certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts, including your full name, must be attached to your profile to be considered.We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers:* American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider)* Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers)* Military Training NetworkAdditional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.Exemption statusNon-exemptCompensation DetailEducation, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $34.72 per hour.Benefits eligibleYesScheduleFull TimeHours / Pay period60 hours per 2 week pay periodSchedule detailsSunday - Saturday; Day/Nights, 12-hour shifts - NOT NEGOTIABLEWeekend scheduleEvery third weekend - NOT NEGOTIABLESite descriptionMayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.CategoryNursingCareer profileNursingJob posting number139339BRRecruiterHeather MillerEqual opportunity employerAs an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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