Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU - RN

Why Mayo Clinic

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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.

Responsibilities

Location:

Mary Brigh 3C/F (MB3C/F), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Patient Care Type: A pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) that specializes in the care of critically ill pediatric patients of all specialties. The unit serves a diverse patient population, including medical, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, and pulmonary. The PICU is a designated pediatric liver and kidney transplant and bone marrow transplant unit. Additionally, critical patients with congenital and complex, multi organ problems, requiring ongoing interventions are cared for in the PICU.

The PICU is located on the 3rd floor of the Mary Brigh building in the "C and F" wing or hallway. PICU RNs will float to other units as needed.

Bed #: 19 Acute, 4 Transplant

Nursing Team Roles:
The PICU uses the family-centered care model to treat all patients requiring intensive care and close monitoring. Through an extensive multidisciplinary team approach and rounding system, there is around the clock nursing observation, assessment, and interventions provided to the PICU patients.

The PICU has a pediatric transport team which consists of specially educated and trained RNs and respiratory therapists, who are available for transport of critically ill infants and children, to and from Mayo Clinic.

For New Graduate Nurses:
Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting, which is specifically designed to support new graduate RNs. Visit the Nurse Residency webpage for program details including current and upcoming application windows. Within the Nurse Residency application process, you may indicate work units and specialties of interest. If selected to move forward, you will meet with a Nursing Placement Coordinator who will help you explore Mayo Clinic opportunities that are best aligned with your current and future professional goals.

Together, we'll identify a work area that provides an excellent foundation for your nursing career.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Qualifications:

One year of professional RN experience required.

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…