Nurse Resident VVMC Emergency Department

Overview

Comments The Nurse Resident is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age‑specific groups. Utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Nurse Residents will be under the direct supervision of a preceptor for all principal duties and responsibilities during the training program with eventual transition to independent practice after successful training program completion.

Upon completion of the yearlong (12 months) nurse resident program the nurse resident will transition to the RN job description.

Technical Skills Possesses the technical skills and knowledge required to perform essential tasks in an efficient and effective manner. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to train or coach others in the technical arena. Communication Communicates effectively and appropriately. Uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished. Speaks in a clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience.

Respectfully listens to others and allows them to make their point. Quality of Work Has established a track record of producing work that is highly accurate, demonstrates attention to detail and reflects well on the organization. Is personally committed to high quality work and encourages others to have similar standards. Solving Problems/Analytical Thinking Takes a proactive approach to anticipating and preventing problems.

When problems occur, defines those problems, investigates obstacles, gathers relevant information, decides whether solving the problem should be a group decision, generates and analyzes alternate solutions and arrives at a workable solution. Isolates causes from symptoms to clearly identify the problem to be solved. Work Ethic Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects need to be done.

Accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by manager or customer being served. Puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Recognizes opportunities, initiates actions and capitalizes on them. Arrives at work on time and ready to contribute. When required to attend meetings, shows up well‑prepared. Flexibility Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing conditions and demands.

Discusses change as a necessary and inevitable aspect of organizational life as well as an opportunity to learn new things. Has a similar view and approach to potentially stressful situations. Invests personal energy toward accepting and adapting to change that others use toward resisting or resenting it. Customer Focus Personally demonstrates that external (or internal) customers/patients are a high priority.

Identifies customer/patient needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer/patient. Keeps customers/patients informed about the status of pending actions and inquiries about customer /patient satisfaction with products or services. Teamwork Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback.

Communicates in a positive candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team.

Active, unrestricted, Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license
- Required

BLS - Required within 7 days of hire

ACLS - Required within 2 months of hire

ATCN or TNCC
- Required within 18 months of hire

NIHSS
- Required within 2 months of hire

PALS - Required within 2 months of hire

Associate Degree in Nursing
- Required

Must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Must have less than one year of experience

Must be graduating in the next year or have graduated within the past year

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.