Registered Nurse – Outpatient Med Oncology Thoracic RN

Description

Location : Gonda 10 South

Nurse responsibilities are to provide direct care to patients and families through their cancer journey. RNs manage patient symptoms with support of provider provide treatment education to patients and families and help patients with oncology related questions. They support to the Oncology Care team and help guide decisions for patients guide patients to the resources available and see patients at frequent intervals through their care. Medical Oncology staff work in a Care Team model with the support of multiple disciplines to help support the patients. The Care Team RN helps organize the patients care in this model.

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. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

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 :

Looking for a self-directed nurse to assist in building the care team model. Demonstrated leadership effective communicator proficient computer skills and excellent critical thinking skills. Hematology / Oncology / BMT or Ambulatory experience preferred.

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 submit their three most recent performance appraisals.

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 BLS certificates are American

Heart Association : BLS Provider or American Red Cross : Basic Life Support or CPR / AED for

Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers

Key Skills

Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Life Support,ICU Experience,Infusion Experience,Triage,TFS,Conflict Management,Nursing,Critical Care Experience,Epic,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1