New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Overview

At Mayo Clinic, you will become a vital member of a dynamic team at one of the world's most exceptional healthcare institutions. Our Nursing Care Model combines Relationship-Based Care with an evidence-based approach. This allows for a stronger connection between patient and caregiver, and a more individualized, appropriate type of care. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career.

Job Description

City: Rochester State: MN Remote: NO Department: Nursing

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic in Rochester is offering a generous hiring bonus of up to $12,500 for those joining our Nurse Residency Program with a start date of April 30th, 2025. This bonus reflects our commitment to supporting and investing in the next generation of nursing professionals. As part of this comprehensive program, you'll receive mentorship, specialized training, and hands-on experience to kickstart your career in healthcare. Mayo Clinic values your dedication to excellence, and this bonus is our way of appreciating your commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.  A variety of Adult General Care Medical and Surgical Inpatient units may be eligible for Recruitment Incentives.  External candidates and employees promoted into an RN role are eligible for Recruitment Incentives. The future of your career is in your hands when you participate in our Nurse Residency program at Mayo Clinic, a yearlong professional development program providing opportunities rarely experienced elsewhere. The Nurse Residency Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is accredited with distinction by the ANCC Practice Transition Program® (PTAP). Our program brings together newly licensed Registered Nurses from across the country in the first year of their career and offers the experience to become a well-rounded, fully competent Registered Nurse.

Opportunities to Learn and Grow

Join a team where the potential for personal growth is unlimited and colleagues inspire you to stretch and grow beyond your boundaries. As a Mayo Clinic employee, you will have access to a wide variety of career opportunities that include:

• Quality in-house training programs – including a new graduate Nurse Residency program
• Comprehensive Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) package
• Academic contribution through our Career Investment Program

Total Rewards at Mayo Clinic

• As a Mayo Clinic employee, you can look forward to a competitive compensation package and a complete range of benefits that include medical insurance, personal or family dental and vision insurance, a pension plan, and retirement security with a 403(b)/401(k) plan featuring employer match of 50-100%.
• Join our team! Excellent patient care begins with you.

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 roles, 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 in 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. 

Qualifications

Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and 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 an 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 an 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 the time of hire. One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills are required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems is 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. Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Arizona and Florida - Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Midwest - Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 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. Exemption Status: Nonexempt Compensation Detail: Minimum hourly pay is $39.84. Mayo Clinic has an innovative nursing compensation model that rewards for experience, education, and dedication to the organization. When combined with our competitive tuition reimbursement program, the compensation approach empowers nurses to grow professionally and maximize their earning potential Benefits Eligible: Yes Schedule: Full Time Hours/Pay Period: 60-72 Schedule Details: Variable schedule including days/evenings/nights and either 8 and/or 12-hour shifts- available schedule options will be discussed during the interview Weekend Schedule: Available weekend scheduling options will be discussed during the interview International Assignment: No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.