Registered Nurse - Outpatient Thoracic Surgery - RN

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Benefits Highlights

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

The Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the Thoracic Surgery team and works in collaboration with surgeons, residents, nurses, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and other team members to provide high quality patient care. The RN will assist with preoperative and postoperative management of the adult surgical patient. Practice is limited to the ambulatory setting however collaboration with APPs in the hospital setting is necessary.

Provision of care includes but is not limited to; preoperative patient evaluation and counseling, interaction with the electronic environment for test ordering and surgical listing, patient education pre and post- surgical, coordination of multidisciplinary care, telephone triage of incoming pre and post- operative patient calls. This role is primary in facilitating overall patient management as directed by the supervising consultant.

The RN will be active in working with multiple surgical teams during staff absences; however will have a primary team of focus. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential of all candidates. The applicant must be dedicated to patient education and have strong critical thinking skills. The RN must be very organized, able to multi-task, and be self-driven.

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.

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.

Additional Qualifications:

Must have a least ONE YEAR current RN experience which could include Ambulatory/Outpatient, Operating Room or bedside nursing. Experience in caring for the surgical patient is preferred. RN should have a strong interest in patient education and excellent communication skills. Must be able to problem solve, work independently and demonstrate strong navigation skills in the electronic environment. Applicant must be self-motivated and work well with minimal direction.

The RN will assume responsibility for telephone interactions and assume and establish effective collaborative roles with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

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