Registered Nurse - Family Birth Center: Labor/Delivery - RN

About the role

The Family Birth Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, is a specialized unit providing care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients and their newborns. The center is part of the Labor and Delivery department and is located on the third floor of the Eisenberg building.

Responsibilities

• Support persons are encouraged to be with the laboring woman as she desires.
• Siblings may attend the birth as well, with assistance from the Perinatal Education class.
• Nurses assist in the perioperative care of patients undergoing caesarean birth, postpartum tubal ligations, dilatation and curettage for miscarriage, and special procedures performed by the Maternal Fetal Medicine service.
• Deliver patient care in antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum settings.
• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and availability of resources.
• Possesses excellent communication skills; mentors and teaches; may participate on committees or projects.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
• One year of RN experience required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/Heartcode BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and flexibility to work various shifts are essential.

Benefits

Mayo Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. The clinic also provides tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Pay

$43.84 - $66.84 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, 40 hours per week, evening shifts.