The Pain Medicine Registered Nurse (RN) works with adult patients experiencing various types of pain.   The RN is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care including patient education, coordination of care for implanted pain management devices, and the management of telephone triage in a busy medical specialty practice.  Individuals applying for this position should be comfortable with ambiguity and enthusiastic about being a partner in expanding and defining the role of the registered nurse in this dynamic practice.  

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.
 

Student or graduate of an accredited, or those in the candidacy process, associate, or diploma 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 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.

All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.

Additional Qualifications:
BSN preferred. Two or more years direct patient care experience and ambulatory experience helpful.  Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required. Experience working in a team environment required. Computer skills and comfort with technology required.  Applicants must possess the ability to adapt to change and the willingness to be flexible.  Applicants must demonstrated leadership, excellent critical thinking skills, and interpersonal skills. 

Internal applicants should submit their three most recent performance appraisals.

Must obtain prior to start date: 
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date – acceptable BLS certificates are American 
Heart Association: “BLS Provider” or American Red Cross: “Basic Life Support” or “CPR/AED for 
Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers”