Registered Nurse - Transplant, Main OR

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.

• 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). 
• 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.
• At least one year of Operating Room experience is required. 

Additional Qualifications

• Abdominal Transplant experience preferred. 
• Previous completion of AORN Periop 101 or a similar program 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.

Certification/Licensure

• Current RN license by applicable state requirements. 
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. 
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Compensation Detail: Mayo Clinic has an innovative nursing compensation model that rewards for experience, education, and dedication to the organization. When combined with our competitive tuition reimbursement program, the compensation approach empowers nurses to grow professionally and maximize their earning potential.