Registered Nurse Allergy Clinic Care Team Practice RN

Description

The RN on Mayo 15 provides care for pediatric and adult this diverse practice RNs will function in both a care team setting and a procedural testing area with a primary and secondary focus allowing for cross-coverage.

In the allergy lab setting RNs will provide direct care for adult and pediatric patients. This environment is fast-paced highly unpredictable and requires extreme attention to detail. RNs will be performing skin tests; spirometry testing; allergen challenges; mixing micro-measurement and administration of medications; and responding to patient reactions as necessary. The Allergy Lab RN is required to have expert clinical assessment skills exemplary attention to detail and the ability to function autonomously in a largely protocol-driven setting.

In the allergy clinic care team RNs are responsible for in-clinic patient education visits on a wide range of topics including asthma action plan management environmental allergen control measures medication management etc. Additionally RNs are responsible for the indirect care and management of patients over the phone and thru the electronic medical record this capacity RNs will provide medication management follow-up care outcome management and phone triage of patient teamwork and relationship building skills are important as RNs collaborate with providers desk operations staff and other members of the care team. This role requires expert critical thinking time management multi-tasking and the ability to function autonomously in an unpredictable environment. The ability to comfortably manage multiple computer applications is essential.

For New Graduate Nurses: Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting which is specifically designed to support new graduate RNs. Visit the Nurse Residency webpagefor program details including current and upcoming application windows. Within the Nurse Residency application process you may indicate work units and specialties of interest. If selected to move forward you will meet with a Nursing Placement Coordinator who will help you explore Mayo Clinic opportunities that are best aligned with your current and future professional goals. Together well identify a work area that provides an excellent foundation for your nursing career.

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

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:

Minimum of one year of recent RN experience strongly preferred. Current ambulatory and/or phone triage experience 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 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.

Required Experience:

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