Registered Nurse - Pre-Op​/PACU - RN

Overview

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Location:

Jacksonville, FL
• Remote:
No
• Department:
Nursing

• The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
• Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Functions within the Mayo Nursing Care Model with accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provides leadership through activities such as preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
• Maintains excellent communication skills; mentors and teaches; may participate on committees or projects.

• Focus on phases of patient care before and after a surgical procedure (Pre-Op, Phase 1 PACU, Phase 2 PACU); do not perform surgery.
• Assess, quickly identify and resolve pre-operative issues.
• Start and monitor IVs, administer pre-operative medications and provide pre-operative instruction and explanation of patient rights and procedures.
• In the PACU, provide care for post-op patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia.
• Traditional onboarding – 12-week clinical orientation for nurses with Preop/PACU or higher acuity experience.
• Fast-paced, critical care nursing concepts.
• On-call requirements:
  Weekdays (Mon-Fri) approximately 1 per 4-week schedule, ; weekends (Sat/Sun) 12-hour shift approximately every 13th-14th weekend.

• 72 Pre-Op/PACU beds
• 105 Nurses
• 10 Patient Care Techs and 5 Clinical Assistants
• Pre-Op RN to patient ratio: 1:3
• Phase 1 PACU RN to patient ratio: 1:2
• Phase 2 PACU RN to patient ratio: 1:3

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship requires state licensure and completion of the Visa Screen or equivalent certification.

All associate degree or diploma registered nurses hired into the Department of Nursing with an RN start date after April 1, 2020, must provide documented evidence of program completion of their baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within 5 years from the last day of the month of their RN start date. All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with an RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing as stipulated by the degree requirement in place at time of hire.

• Graduate of a nursing program
• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program preferred, but not required
• One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting is preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience working in a team environment
• Computer skills required; prior EMR experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours (days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends) and on-call
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communication, and critical thinking skills

• Current RN license by applicable state requirements
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency
• ACLS required in Florida; additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area

Nonexempt

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…