Location: Eisenberg 32, 33, 35, Desk 3C (EI32, EI33, EI35) – The Family Birth Center
Mother/Baby/Antepartum unit, located on EI32, provide care and emotional support for families experiencing high-risk pregnancy situations. Prenatal education and support are provided on a one-to-one basis. A maternal-fetal surveillance system interfaces with the monitoring system in Labor and Delivery. The Mother/Baby unit on EI32 provides couplet care, keeping mothers and babies together 24 hours a day to promote bonding, confidence, and collaboration in caring for oneself and baby.
The 8-bassinet newborn procedural area is located within the mother/baby unit. It is available for medically-necessitated nursing observation of infants, for infant exams, circumcisions, and newborn testing not able to be done in the room.
Patient Care Type: The Family Birth Center cares for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum patients and their newborn babies. The focus of care is family-centered delivered through couplet care model.
Bed #:
• EI32 – 31
• EI33 – 11
• Desk 3C – 4
Nursing Team Roles in Family Birth Center: OB/GYN triage is located at Eisenberg Desk 3C, just off of the center elevators. It is comprised of four triage rooms and a desk area staffed with nurses and a health unit coordinator. Patients and family members start here to determine labor or assist with complications. Family and visitors receive passes and direction to patient rooms.
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.
For New Graduate Nurses: Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting, which is specifically designed to support New Graduate RNs. Within the Nurse Residency application process, you may indicate work units and specialties of interest. If selected to move forward, you will meet with a Nursing Placement Coordinator who will help you explore Mayo Clinic opportunities that are best aligned with your current and future professional goals. Together, we’ll identify a work area that provides an excellent foundation for your nursing career.
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Graduate of a 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). One year of RN experience 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.
Additional Qualifications:
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.
Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
1 year professional RN experience required
License and Certification (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 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.
