Registered Nurse - Pacemaker Device Clinic - RN - $7,500 Hiring Incentive

Experience is highly preferred

The RN in the Pacemaker Device Clinic supports care for those with pacemakers, bi-ventricular devices, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and implantable loop recorders. The nurse has knowledge and understanding of cardiac electrophysiology (EP) and rhythm interpretation. 

The nurse will 

• Exhibit strong critical thinking skills and leverage use of guidelines for patient care within scope of practice
• Engage in ongoing learning of device platforms, equipment and technology, testing, and programming 
• Perform patient education, assessment, and device related programming, testing, and troubleshooting
• Complete in-person device checks, remote device transmissions 
• Review and interpret data, including identification of abnormal device function and provide timely communication with clinicians 
• Provide post-implant patient education, site assessment, and device assessment  
• Perform telephone triage, assessment, education, care coordination 
• Respond to phone calls, pages, and EHR messages for urgent/emergent device-related needs
• Timely review and assessment of remote alert notifications, coordinate plan of care (communication w/ clinician, office visit, EUCC visit)
• Partner collaboratively with Mayo Clinic Heart Rhythm Services and multidiciplinary care team, including Electrophysiology team, EP Lab Cardiology Clinic, CV Scheduling, Hospital, Emergency Urgent Care Center (EUCC), Operating Room, Radiology (i.e. MRI), Dermatology, and others throughout the region

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 experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.

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 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.

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