Registered Nurse - Adolescent Psychiatric Program - RN

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, is seeking a registered nurse (RN) to coordinate nursing care for a pediatric psychiatric unit. The role emphasizes patient/family education and transitions of care within a structured care environment on a closed unit serving ages 2–18.

Eligibility for TN sponsorship is noted, with VisaScreen or equivalent certification required. The unit operates on a team-based model with nursing staff, psychologists, social workers, and other specialists.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (RN) coordinates nursing care and patient education.
• Nurse Residency Program is available for new graduates.
• Role may require driving personal vehicle as part of responsibilities.
• This position supports nursing practice across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care and patient/family education.
• Support transitions of care and ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Lead and participate in professional practice activities and quality improvement.

Job description

Location: Generose 1W (GE1W), Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Patient Care Type: This is a closed unit that cares for patients between the ages of 2-18 years. The program offers admission to children and adolescents in psychiatric crisis. The program is based on a short-term crisis intervention treatment model. The program provides a safe, supportive, highly structured environment staffed by nurses, patient care assistants, psychiatrists, psychologists, a music therapist, social workers, and specialty physicians.

Bed #: 18

Nursing Team Roles:The program includes a thorough assessment of the biological, medical, developmental, psychosocial, psychological, and educational skills and deficits that might contribute to the well-being of the child and family.

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, we'll 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.