Job Description

The RN Team Leader acts as a formal and informal leader on the unit. The TL participates and collaborates with the management staff to assist with the daily planning and coordination of the assigned work unit. The TL delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources. The Team Leader provides leadership through activities that include development of staff, teaching, precepting, committee work, quality improvements and participation in evidence-based practice and research. The TL is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The TL supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The TL will function within the Mayo Nursing Care 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.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.

Specialists in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic Phoenix treat a variety of life-threatening illnesses. We are a Magnet accredited hospital that is also a Comprehensive Stroke Center with the availability of a Cath Lab 24/7. Staffed by board-certified physicians, registered nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, dedicated ED pharmacists, RN case managers and social workers, and other specially trained staff, that are accessible to treat anyone seeking emergency care.

Mayo Clinic Arizona's Emergency Department treats a growing number of patients each year. As the surrounding communities continue to expand, the department is outfitted with advanced, innovative patient-care equipment that empowers staff to deliver the highest quality of care.

56 bed emergency department equipped with:

• 4 major medical rooms
• 4 mental health rooms with garage doors for patient safety
• One highly infectious room
• Safe Baby Haven
• Large staff breakroom with attached patio
• Modern and clean design with natural light

The top 5 reasons why working as Emergency Department Staff at Mayo Clinic is transformative:

1. Opportunities for professional growth. We promote the professional and personal growth of all our nurses. We are committed to offering a variety of professional development opportunities to help our staff advance their careers and obtain their future goals, along with the benefit of an expansive Career Investment Program.
2. A strong teamwork mentality. Our team provides care to a wide variety of complex acute illnesses. We don't expect you to know it all or to do this on your own, but we value a strong skilled team of staff who support and depend on each other with respectful and trusting relationships.
3. Support and resources to be able to deliver excellent patient care to your patients. As an ED staff member you are given the tools to provide care to acutely ill patients that you want to give and that they deserve. Emergency medicine can be very fast paced, but we value thorough, timely, and safe care to all of our patients.
4. Value diversity and equity. We respect different experiences and styles from all our staff that empowers each other's voices and promote advocacy. Our department is a safe space for our employees for acceptance of others from many diverse backgrounds.
5. High standards for a safe workplace. Emergency Departments are unpredictable. We are committed to a culture of safety for all of our staff. We are equipped with the skills, staff, and resources to ensure a safe working environment for not only us but also our patients, with a zero-tolerance policy for workplace violence.

Come join the #1 Hospital in Arizona!

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Qualifications

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate degree in a nursing program.
• One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting is also required.
• Two years of Emergency Department RN experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, making decisions and directing work and patient flow to achieve maximum work unit efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in work unit specialty area preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
• Current RN licensure 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.