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Responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical team in the outpatient clinical setting. In this essential role, you will work closely with surgeons, residents, Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants (NPs/PAs), and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to adult patients undergoing surgeries in the Metabolic (Bariatric) and Abdominal Reconstruction (Hernia) MARS practices.

The RN will be responsible for conducting preoperative and postoperative assessments, triaging patients, and educating them about their conditions and care plans. A significant part of your role will involve coordinating surgical scheduling and managing patient triage through phone and portal messaging, ensuring efficient communication and timely care. You will also manage patient information through the electronic health record (EHR) system, including entering orders at the direction of the provider, creating surgical listings, and collaborating with other specialties in combined procedures. Throughout this process, you will serve as a key point of contact between the patient and the surgical team, ensuring seamless care and a positive patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and a commitment to patient education. You should be well-organized, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. If you are an experienced RN with a passion for surgical care and helping patients navigate their healthcare journey, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated healthcare team.

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 leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy 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.

Qualifications

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 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.

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.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

The pay for this role is $34.84-$62.41. 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.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday – Friday; Days 7:30 am-5:30 pm, dependent on patient volumes; 8-hour shifts with need to flex beyond 8-hour days as needed

Weekend Schedule

No weekends or holidays

International Assignment

No

Site Description



Recruiter

Krithi Kesavan