Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Urology - RN

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. Urinary Catheter Resource Nurse (RN) The Urinary Catheter Resource Nurse (UCRN) serves as the organization's clinical expert and first-call resource for urinary catheter management across inpatient and ambulatory settings. This role partners with nursing, providers, Infection Prevention, and Urology to promote catheter stewardship, reduce CAUTIs, and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, education, and consultation. 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. One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred. Additional Qualifications: Serve as the primary resource for complex catheter management, difficult catheterizations, and high-risk urinary catheter patients. Identify patients at increased risk for CAUTI and facilitate timely interventions and escalation. Support early Urology consultation for chronic Foley catheter patients and those meeting established high-risk criteria. Provide education, coaching, and competency support to clinical teams. Participate in CAUTI prevention initiatives, case reviews, and quality improvement efforts. Promote adherence to catheter indication guidelines, maintenance practices, and CAUTI testing algorithms. Collaborate across inpatient and ambulatory settings to develop individualized bladder management plans and explore catheter alternatives when appropriate. 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. Licensure/Certification: 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.