Registered Nurse - GI Endoscopy Intake/Recovery - RN

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN seeks an Ambulatory Care RN for the GI Endoscopy outpatient setting to provide direct patient care and education.

The RN will conduct pre-procedure assessments, educate patients, monitor post-anesthesia care, and collaborate with the MD and team; ACLS is required within 3–6 months; new grads may apply via Nurse Residency.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification within first 3–6 months of employment.
• New graduate RNs may apply through the Nurse Residency Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and education in the outpatient GI Endoscopy setting.
• Cross-cover as needed to support patient care.
• Conduct focused history and pre-procedure assessment; review medical history, medications, and allergies.
• Educate patients about endoscopic procedures; monitor post-anesthesia recovery.
• Collaborate with MD and healthcare team to ensure high-quality care.
• Possess strong communication and charting skills; manage multiple computer applications.

Job description

The Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care including patient education in the outpatient setting.

The RN working in the GI Endoscopy practice on Alfred 6 provides care for adult patients. RNs may be expected to cross-cover if patient needs dictate.

RNs working in Intake are responsible for completing a focused history and patient assessment prior to their endoscopy procedure. In this capacity, RNs will provide patient education for endoscopic procedures; review the medical history, including the current medication list and allergies to ensure the patient is able to proceed with their scheduled endoscopy procedure. In recovery, RNs are responsible for monitoring patients post-anesthesia. In this capacity, RNs will continue physiologic monitoring until patient meets discharge criteria. The RN plays a key role in collaboration with the MD and other members of the healthcare team to provide the best care possible to the patients.

This environment is fast-paced, highly unpredictable and requires extreme attention to detail. The role requires expert critical thinking, attention to detail, time management, multi-tasking and the ability to function autonomously in an unpredictable environment. The ability to comfortably manage multiple computer applications is essential.

All RNs are trained to interpret ECG rhythms and will be expected to attain ACLS certification within their first 3-6 months of employment.

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 webpage for 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.