Registered Nurse CV Prep and Recovery RN

Description

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 Nursing Care 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.

Responsibilities for this role include the following:
Conduct thorough patient assessments pre and post Cardiology procedures ensuring comprehensive care and monitoring.
Administer medications and treatments to include but not limited to arterial and venous sheath pulls as prescribed/ordered by physicians.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
Provide education to patients and their families regarding cardiac procedures and post-procedural care.
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms recognizing and responding promptly to changes.
Assist in TEE/cardioversion and Tilt table resting procedures providing nursing support and maintaining a sterile environment.
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and maintain a safe patient care environment.
Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

Graduate of a nursing program.

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 a baccalaureate degree in 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 a baccalaureate degree in 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 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 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 Certification: Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS competency from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area.

Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.