Registered Nurse - Weight Management Program- RN

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our interprofessional team of clinicians and pharmacists. The RN will play a crucial role in supporting patients who are taking GLP-1 medications for weight management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for patient self-management education, monitoring weight loss progress, managing side effects, and implementing nurse-initiated protocols.

Key Responsibilities for the Weight Management Team RN:

• Collaborate with an interprofessional team of clinicians and pharmacists to provide comprehensive care to patients on GLP-1 medications.
• Educate patients on self-management techniques, including medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and dietary recommendations.
• Assess, monitor and document patients' weight loss progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Identify and manage side effects associated with GLP-1 medications, providing appropriate interventions and support.
• Implement nurse-initiated protocols to enhance patient care and streamline clinical processes.
• Conduct regular follow-up to ensure continuous patient support and engagement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices in GLP-1 medication management and weight loss interventions. 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.

Qualifications: 

• Graduate of a baccalaureate 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.
• Ambulatory/Primary Care RN experience 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.
   

License and Certifications: 

• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Positions that are not on campus may not require current