Registered Nurse – Medical - Gastroenterology

Role Overview: The registered nurse (RN) provides specialized care on a 21-bed gastroenterology/medical unit, focusing on patients with GI disorders such as bleeding, liver failure, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, education, and care transitions.
• Support professional nursing practices across various settings and levels of care.
• Engage in discharge planning, patient education, and holistic nursing approaches tailored to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Demonstrate leadership through preceptor roles, mentoring, quality improvement, and committee participation.
• Delegate care based on skill, experience, acuity, and available resources.
• Possibly drive personal vehicles as part of job duties.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; at least one year of RN experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, teamwork, critical thinking, and adaptability.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records; prior experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure, BLS certification, and additional state or specialty certifications as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

Additional Details: The role is eligible for TN sponsorship, requiring licensure and certification for visa support. The position is full-time, with variable shifts and schedules, and offers competitive pay and benefits. The nurse will operate within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Practice Model, emphasizing quality care, leadership, and professional growth.