Registered Nurse (RN)-COVID-19 TESTING

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

CityLa CrosseStateWisconsinTelecommuteNoDepartmentNursingWhy Mayo ClinicThis RN role will work directly with patients undergoing COVID-19 Testing in our Ambulatory/Outpatient setting in La Crosse and Sparta.There will be opportunity to transition to a different role/position following the conclusion of our testing needs.Position descriptionThe 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.For new grad nurses: any newly graduated Registered Nurses with less than 12 months of practice experience, hired into a scheduled FTE Registered Nurse position, are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program. A separate application or enrollment process is not required. All nurses new to Mayo Clinic Health System, regardless of experience, will receive an extensive orientation program.QualificationsGraduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited associate's degree or diploma program. Exceptions to this may be made in the MCHS sites prior to a law change requiring accreditation expected in 2018. If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN, at least one year of RN experience (within the last five years) in an applicable care setting is required. If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is required.All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date after September 1, 2013, must provide documented evidence of program completion of their baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within six years from the last day of the month of their RN start date.Additional qualificationsOne year RN experience within the last five years 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.License or certificationCurrent RN license by applicable state requirements. Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.Exemption statusNon-exemptCompensation DetailEducation, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $27.42 per hour.Benefits eligibleYesScheduleFull TimeHours / Pay period72Schedule detailsDay time hours.Weekend scheduleEvery other weekend rotationSite descriptionLa Crosse, WI, is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing). We have a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sport events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, children's museum and a civic center.CategoryNursingCareer profileNursingJob posting number137506BRRecruiterTodd WilliamsEqual opportunity employerMayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).

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