Job Description

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.

Mayo Clinic Arizona's Inpatient Medical Surgical Hematology Oncology Unit. Our inspiring team of nurses help patients navigate their complex treatment plan, manage symptoms, and cope with uncertainty. You will gain expertise in a rewarding specialty through individualized courses, including Cancer Concepts and Chemotherapy Administration. Join a culture of teamwork at the forefront of Mayo Clinic cancer care that allows you to connect with your patients and expand your nursing skills.

7 Central is a 36-bed unit that specializes in:
• Acute Leukemia and Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Medical Oncology
• Clinical Trials
• Overflow BMT

7 Central's Success Tool Kit
• A strong voice to advocate for your patient. You got into nursing to care for and help those who need someone to speak up for them. At the Mayo Clinic Arizona, you will use that voice. #Compassion #Healing
• A great multidisciplinary team. The best patient experiences do not happen because of one great physician or nurse or specialist. They happen when we bring together highly skilled teams who are hyper-focused on creating the best outcomes. #Excellence #Innovation
• Mutual Respect and Trust. It is not enough to have a bunch of smart people advocating for patients. There must be a culture of safety, so those people can speak up-regardless of job title. #Respect #Integrity
• A willingness to learn. Our staff care for complicated medical patients. We do not expect you to know it all. We believe in and are proud of the quality of our nursing practice. On 7 Central you will have resources and a team available to support your career. #Teamwork
• Compensation and benefits. You can take better care of our patients when Mayo Clinic is taking care of you. Check out our benefits page for more information.

Qualifications

Graduate of a baccalaureate 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). If graduated from a nursing program that was not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is 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.

All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.

• Hem/Onc 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 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.
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
• Arizona - Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area.
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.