The Hospice Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery of nursing services based on initial and ongoing assessments of patient needs and in accordance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care.
The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model which includes accountability for planning implementing evaluating and communicating all phases of care for assigned patients. The delivery of nursing services includes direct care patient/family/caregiver support instruction and addition the RN provides telephone triage and on-call responsibility 24/7. The ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and the Standards of Practice for Hospice Programs provide a basis for the practice of the RN in hospice.
The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.
The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role informal leadership roles and quality improvement efforts.
Employees will be required to drive their personal vehicle as 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.
Graduate of a Registered Nursing program.
One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.
Hospice experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current MN RN license required.
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current drivers license required.
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