Registered Nurse; RN - Psychiatric

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Psychiatric for a nursing job in Rochester, Minnesota.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

This position is open to experienced nurses and new grad nurses.

Location: Generose 3W (GE3W), Mood Disorders (General Care)

Patient Care Type: This is a closed adult unit which provides specialized psychiatric services for patients suffering from mood disorders, underlying anxiety, and depression. The program is aimed at adults 18 to 65 whose symptoms are severe enough to cause others to have significant concerns about their functioning or safety. The most common diagnosis is major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder.

Other psychiatric illnesses with a predominant active component of depression are appropriate as well.

Bed #: 16

Nursing Team Roles: Treatment consists of medications, psychotherapy and other strategies. Treatment approaches may include: behavioral activation, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, dialectic behavioral therapy, occupational therapy and recreational therapy. Treatment is individualized to the patient’s needs. Electroconvulsive therapy is available, if needed. The care delivery system features an interdisciplinary team approach. A primary nursing model implements nursing care.

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 theNurse 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 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. 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 Visa Screen or equivalent certification.

Student or 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). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is 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.

One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is 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, 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 should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

Must obtain prior to start date:

Current RN license by applicable state requirements.

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