Registered Nurse - Thoracic Surgery Progressive Care - RN
Rochester, Minnesota
You'll work on a 24-bed unit caring for adult thoracic surgical patients after lung, esophageal and foregut surgery. Mayo Clinic is an academic medical center.
- Shift and hours
- 8- and/or 12-hour shifts · Variable days, evenings or nights Variable schedule including days/evenings/nights and either 8 and/or 12 hour shifts
- Unit and setting
- Nasseff Tower 10, Thoracic Surgery/Monitored Surgical (Progressive Care) · Hospital A 24-bed unit specializing in the care of adult thoracic surgical patients requiring lung, esophageal, and other foregut surgical procedures.Adult thoracic surgical patients
- License
- RN license Current RN license by applicable state requirements.Current RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN license Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
- Certification
- Additional state licensure or specialty certification/training if the work area requires it Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Education
- BSN within five years for entry-level associate-degree RNs starting April 1, 2020 or later
- Education
- BSN for entry-level associate-degree RNs starting before April 1, 2020, per the requirement in place at hire
- Experience
- One year of RN experience One year of RN experience required.
- Also asks
- Excellent verbal and written communication Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Also asks
- Experience working in a team environment Experience working in a team environment.
- Also asks
- Computer skills Computer skills required
- Also asks
- Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
Preferred
- Also asks
- Prior experience with electronic medical record systems prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Rochester staff RN payRochester staff RN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $44/hr, across 235 postings.
- Pay reviews
- Pay rewards experience, education and dedication to the organization Mayo Clinic has an innovative nursing compensation model that rewards experience, education, and dedication to the organization.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical: multiple plan optionsMedical: Multiple plan options.
- BenefitsDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement accountDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- BenefitsVision: affordable plan with national networkVision: Affordable plan with national network.
- BenefitsPre-tax savings: HSA and FSAsPre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- BenefitsRetirement: competitive retirement packageRetirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- BenefitsPension and 403(b)/401(k) matchPension & 403(b)/401(k) Match
More benefits (9)
- BenefitsContinuing medical educationContinuing Medical Education
- BenefitsPaid time off and disabilityPaid Time Off & Disability
- BenefitsRelocation assistanceRelocation Assistance
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement programcompetitive tuition reimbursement program
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Competitive tuition reimbursement program
- Pension & 403(b)/401(k) Match
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
- Day to day
- Respiratory assessment and intervention Special emphasis is placed on respiratory assessment, intervention, and management of the postoperative recovery process.
- Day to day
- Drainage system management, wound care and early mobilization Patients require specialized postsurgical care including management of drainage systems, wound care, and early mobilization.
- Day to day
- Discharge planning, from straightforward to complex
- Care model
- Relationship-based care with an evidence-based approach Our Nursing Care Model combines Relationship-Based Care with an evidence-based approach.
- Unit size
- 24-bed unit A 24-bed unit specializing in the care of adult thoracic surgical patients requiring lung, esophageal, and other foregut surgical procedures.
- Weekends
- Every, every other, or every third weekend Variable shifts including every, every other, or every third weekend
- On call
- Holidays, weekends and on-call shifts Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
- Details
- ECG monitoring in all rooms, plus invasive and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring All rooms have ECG monitoring with additional capabilities such as invasive and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring.
- Details
- A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of the responsibility of their role A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role.
- Details
- New graduates apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting, which is specifically designed to support new graduate RNs.
- Details
- TN visa sponsorship available, requiring state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program Visit the [Nurse Residency webpage (opens in new window)](https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/nurseresidencyprograms) for program details including current and upco
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Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Telemetry One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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At Mayo Clinic, you will become a vital member of a dynamic team at one of the world's most exceptional health care institutions. Our Nursing Care Model combines Relationship-Based Care with an evidence-based approach. This allows for a stronger connection between patient and caregiver, and a more individualized, appropriate type of care.
You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career. ... The 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.
What's around it?
Rochester, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,399/mo
- Household income
- $89,389/yr, all local households, not nurse pay