Registered Nurse – Outpatient Med Oncology: Thoracic - RN
About The Position
Nurse responsibilities are to provide direct care to patients and families through their cancer journey. RNs manage patient symptoms with support of provider, provide treatment education to patients and families, and help patients with oncology related questions. They support to the Oncology Care team and help guide decisions for patients, guide patients to the resources available, and see patients at frequent intervals through their care. Medical Oncology staff work in a Care Team model with the support of multiple disciplines to help support the patients. The Care Team RN helps organize the patients care in this model. 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. Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Requirements
- The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model
- The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN
- The RN possesses excellent communication skills
- skillful in mentoring and teaching
- state licensure
- completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification
Responsibilities
- provide direct care to patients and families through their cancer journey
- manage patient symptoms with support of provider
- provide treatment education to patients and families
- help patients with oncology related questions
- support to the Oncology Care team and help guide decisions for patients
- guide patients to the resources available
- see patients at frequent intervals through their care
- organize the patients care in this model
- coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care
- planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients
- delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources
- leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
