Registered Nurse Team Lead - Bone Marrow Transplant

Location: Eisenberg 94/93 (EI94/93), Bone Marrow Transplant/Hematology (General Care)

Patient Care Type: This unit is a bridged unit with a HEPA air filtration system, designed to protect immunosuppressed patients from airborne infections.  Nurses provide care for patients undergoing autologous or allogeneic bone marrow transplants and peripheral stem cell infusions. Patients may be hospitalized during various stages of their wellness/illness from initial diagnosis through active treatment, recovery, or through end of life. As part of the Mayo Cancer Center, the unit participates in individual and group cancer research programs.

Bed #: 19.  Pod A is comprised of six inpatient private rooms, one outpatient double room, and four private outpatient rooms. Two outpatient exam rooms are also off the unit in the main corridor.  Pod B is comprised of eight private inpatient rooms. Two of the rooms are set up for isolation with ante rooms. Room 9-420 has the capability of reversing the air flow of the room to negative pressure.

Nursing Team Roles: Nurses working on the unit have additional education to provide services including apheresis/marrow harvest preparatory regimens, chemotherapy, blood transfusions, intensive supportive therapies for immunocompromised patients, stem cell and marrow infusions. Emotional support and patient/family teaching are important care components of these often acutely ill patients. Mayo Nursing Care Model is the model used for care delivery. Patients are followed as a hospital-based outpatient on our unit, prior to transplant and after transplant.

The RN Team Lead acts as a formal and informal leader on the unit. The TL participates and collaborates with the management staff to assist with the daily planning and coordination of the assigned work unit. The TL delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources. The Team Leader provides leadership through activities that include development of staff, teaching, precepting, committee work, quality improvements and participation in evidence-based practice and research. The TL is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The TL supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The TL will function within the Mayo Nursing Care Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The TL may be required to provide direct clinical care.  The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Applicants must be a current employee within the work unit.

Graduate of a 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).  One year of RN experience 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.

Additional Qualifications:

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 are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License and Certification (Must obtain prior to start date):

Current RN license by applicable state requirements. 

BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers). 

Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area. [
 

Compensation Detail: The pay for this role is $47.84 - $70.84. Mayo Clinic has an innovative nursing compensation model that rewards experience, education, and dedication to the organization. Combined with our competitive tuition reimbursement program, the compensation approach empowers nurses to grow professionally and maximize their earning potential.