Team Lead Registered Nurse - PCU General - RN

The RN Team Lead acts as a formal and informal leader on the unit. The TL participates and collaborates with the management staff to assist with the daily planning and coordination of the assigned work unit. The TL delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources.

The Team Leader provides leadership through activities that include development of staff, teaching, precepting, committee work, quality improvements and participation in evidence-based practice and research. The TL is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The TL supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.

The TL 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 TL may be required to provide direct clinical care. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification. Graduate of an associate degree or diploma in a nursing program.

One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting is also 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.

Experience working in a team environment. Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, making decisions and directing work and patient flow to achieve maximum work unit efficiency. Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.

Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in work unit specialty area preferred.

Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call. Current RN licensure by applicable state requirements. Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or US Military Training Network.

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 training as required by the work area and recognized on the DON approved credentials list. Schedule Details: 12 Day/Night rotating Weekend

Schedule

Every 3rd weekend/holiday