Registered Nurse - Float - RN

Float Staff are a diversified group of staff who provide care to patients on general and intensive care units on any shift at one of two hospital campuses. This is done to maximize the patient care unit’s potential to provide safe and quality patient care. Floats Staff are oriented to and able to provide nursing care and/or unit support on medical, surgical, and specialty units.

All care/function assignments are carried out as applicable to their job descriptions and the patient care unit to which they are assigned.

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.