Registered Nurse - Pain Rehabilitation Center - RN

This position is open to experienced nurses and new grad nurses. 

Location: Generose Main

Patient Care Type:  The Pain Rehabilitation Center (PRC) is a hospital-based outpatient program offering treatment for both Pediatric (age 13-22) and Adult (18-99) patients experiencing chronic pain, fatigue, or other debilitating chronic symptoms. The programs have separate multidisciplinary team members but do some administrative work together. Staff cross orient and cover both programs. PRC programs offered are 16-17 days in length. Patients participate in PT, OT, and group sessions Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for both the pediatric and adult programs. 

Census:  1 team of Pediatrics 14-16                Adult 2 teams, total of 26-28 

Nursing Roles:  The RN in the PRC is responsible for conducting admission RN and psychosocial assessments, medication reconciliation, and facilitating individual and group educational sessions with the patients and their parents/families. Additional duties include withdrawal assessments,  individual and group based family education, and completion of the discharge summary. The RN also assists in facilitating aftercare planning and conference calls with schools and local counselors. RNs function autonomously within the interdisciplinary team and under the direction of the nurse manager and medical director.   Experience working with pediatrics or with parenting/family dynamics can be helpful within the pediatric program. 

For new grad nurses:  All newly graduated Registered Nurses with less than 12 months of practice experience, hired into a scheduled FTE Registered Nurse position on the Rochester campus of Mayo Clinic are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program. A separate application or enrollment process is not required.  All nurses new to Mayo Clinic, regardless of experience, will receive an extensive orientation program.

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. Holders of F1 status eligible for post-completion OPT are welcome to apply. This role is NOT eligible to participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Student or 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). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic 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:

One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required, prior ex