Nurse Manager Jessica Charles on What Attracted Her to Mayo Clinic

Recently Registered Nurse, Jessica Charles relocated across the country to take a new position as Nurse Manager of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic Florida's campus. However, this was not Jessica's first experience working at Mayo. She came from Scottsdale where she was a Nurse Supervisor at Mayo Clinic Arizona. Jessica tells why she wanted to work for Mayo Clinic and her experience as a new employee to Florida.

Jessica's enthusiasm and excitement are commonly heard from new staff. From the moment a new employee steps foot on Mayo Clinic's campus, the experience is about orienting them to the organization and the culture so they feel secure and welcomed. Each new employee begins their career with two days of new employee orientation training. The campus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) come to orientation to greet new staff. This is a rare event at most organizations. However at Mayo, leadership believes it is an investment into each new employee's assimilation and satisfaction with the organization.

New employees are also paired with a preceptor for their first several weeks on the job. The preceptor's role is to orient the new staff member to the role and responsibilities in the work area. They serve as a role model, educator, and social agent for the new employee. This model allows the employee to become oriented to the job and culture more quickly.

It is not uncommon to have past employees who are re-joining Mayo in new employee orientation. Many times when employees leave Mayo, they find they miss the culture and commitment to quality care. These return staff often express to first-time employees that the "grass is not always greener on the other side."

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