Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice RN Patient Care Coordinator Rochester

This position would support Southeast Minnesota geography including Rochester and surrounding cities. Mileage is reimbursed.  

The Hospice Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery of nursing services based on initial and ongoing assessments of patient needs and in accordance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of care for assigned patients. The delivery of nursing services includes direct care, patient/family/caregiver support, instruction and education. In addition, the RN provides telephone triage and on-call responsibility 24/7. The ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and the Standards of Practice for Hospice Programs provide a basis for the practice of the RN in hospice. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. Employees will be required to drive their personal vehicle as part of the responsibility of their role. Ability to work flexible hours which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends and on call.

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 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.

Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLS – certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date.  A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts, including your full name, must be attached to your profile to be considered.

We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers:

• American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider)
• Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers)
• Military Training Network

Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Must be able to pass a motor vehicle background check. 

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