Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology - RN

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TN sponsorship

Job summary

The Mayo Clinic Nursing unit in Rochester, MN, is seeking a registered nurse (RN) to coordinate comprehensive patient care in medical oncology. The RN will provide direct patient care, patient/family education and ensure safe transitions of care across settings.

The role emphasizes leadership through preceptor duties, quality improvement participation, and mentoring of junior staff. State licensure and VisaScreen (or equivalent) are required for TN sponsorship.

Qualifications

• RN coordinates nursing care, including direct patient care, education and transitions of care.
• Leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership, and quality improvement.
• Delegates patient care based on skill level, acuity, and resources; adheres to standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care for adult patients in medical oncology.
• Provide patient and family education and ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Participate in quality improvement and nursing practice model activities.
• May be required to drive a personal vehicle as needed.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Teaching

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Location:Eisenberg 44-43 (EI44-43), Medical Oncology

Patient Care Type: This unit specializes in medical oncology. The unit provides inpatient and outpatient nursing care to adult patients with solid tumors. Patients may be hospitalized during various stages of the wellness/illness from initial diagnosis through active treatment, recovery, or through end of life.

Bed #: 33

Nursing Team Roles: Specific patient care services include chemotherapy, symptom management, antibiotic therapy, infusion therapy, central line care, teaching, discharge planning, and emotional support. The Mayo Nursing Care Model is the nursing care delivery system.

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.