Registered Nurse - Radiology/Surgical Services Pre/Post - RN

Location: Mary Brigh Building, St. Marys Hospital Campus The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Radiology Pre/Post will use their nursing assessment skills on a multitude of patients ranging from infant to geriatric populations from both the inpatient and outpatient environments. The RN will be caring for patients receiving diagnostic imaging scans and undergoing complex radiologic procedures through detailed nursing assessments and recovering patients post procedure. Candidates must be flexible and able to adjust to a rapidly changing environment, and work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, technologists, nurses, and others.

Experience preferred, but not required in IV starts, procedures, nursing assessment, recovering patient from sedation, and cardiac monitoring. 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 VisaScreen 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 professional RN experience is 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

Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds is required. BSN preferred. Recent ICU/PCU/PACU experience preferred in the last 3-5 years and/or Monitoring/Sedation experience preferred in the last 3-5 years.

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.

Internal applicants should attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License or Certification (Must obtain prior to start date)

Current RN license by applicable state requirements. BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers). ACLS/PALS preferred. ACLS will be required in the future. Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.