Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU – Adult Cardiac Surg/Heart Transplant

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

 

NEW GRAD APPLICANTS SHOULD INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ICU CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IN THEIR RESUME.  PLEASE INCLUDE ICU CLINICAL ROTATIONS, CAPSTONES, INTERNSHIPS/EXTERNSHIPS OR PAID EMPLOYMENT.  ICU EXPOSURE IS REQUIRED FOR NEW GRADUATE RNs.  PLEASE ALSO CONSIDER APPLYING TO THE NEW GRAD RESIDENCY JOB POSTING.  

Hiring preferences:  1 year RN experience strongly preferred.  ICU experience strongly preferred.  New Grads with previous healthcare experience strongly preferred. 

Location: Mary Brigh 5G (MB5G) and Mary Brigh 7G (MB7G), Adult Cardiovascular Surgery (Intensive Care)

Patient Care Type: An intensive care unit that is one of the premier cardiac surgery centers in the nation. This highly specialized adult cardiac surgery and heart/lung transplant intensive care unit provides technologically advanced postoperative management for all patient populations requiring cardiac surgery.

Bed #: 33

Nursing Team Roles: An extensive multidisciplinary team and advanced support modalities such as ventricular assist devices (VAD), total artificial heart (TAH), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in addition to multiple other critical care technologies make this an exciting and challenging place to work. State-of-the-art computerized documentation and monitoring systems are utilized. Family-centered care is supported with open visiting and a strong commitment to continuity of care and the primary nursing care delivery model. The high acuity and technologically advanced environment, in conjunction with shared decision making, creates numerous practice, research, and educational opportunities for nurses.

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. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Student or graduate of an accredited, or those in the candidacy process, associate, or diploma 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 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 exp