RN Resident Inpatient Rehab

(Full-Time, Variable) RN Resident Inpatient Rehab (Bend) RN Resident Cohort Starts 03/01/2027 A resident nurse is a registered nurse whose clinical experience after graduation is less than twelve (12) months. A resident nurse shall be hired for a specific unit and assigned a designated preceptor. It is an expectation that the period of residency will be a total of twelve (12) months with three (3) of those months actively working with a preceptor.

At the successful completion of the first three (3) months of residency, the Resident will apply to open Full-Time RN position(s) on their home unit. The resident nurse will not be eligible for transfer to a different unit or change FTE for a period of twelve (12) months from the beginning of the residency. Applicants who are accepted into the RN Resident program will be asked to commit to working rles Health System for at least two years.

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CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Registered Nurse ResidentREPORTS TO POSITION:
Nurse Manager in collaboration with Residency Program Director DEPARTMENT:
Acute Care Services and Clinical Practice & Professional DevelopmentDATE LAST REVIEWED:
May 2, 2022

OUR VISION:
Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION:
In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better valueOUR VALUES:
Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Registered Nurse Resident position provides a transition between nursing school and bedside nursing in an acute care setting. The residency is a planned and comprehensive period during which RNs can acquire the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, quality care in the clinical setting. It is intended to fill the gap between practice expectations taught in school and the actual requirements of practicing nurses.

Residents receive classroom instruction, skills and simulation labs, and debriefing and mentoring sessions. The preceptorship provides for clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced RN Preceptor. After successful completion of this Residency period, will have an opportunity to apply for available positions within St. Charles Health System. The Registered Nurse Resident, will provide specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure and under the direction of a RN preceptor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Attends and actively participates throughout all aspects of the residency program including but not limited to didactic, skills lab, clinical shifts, discussion groups. Participates regularly in debriefing and mentoring sessions. Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and work instructions and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, ethical, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress. Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health System’s departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others. Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests. Begins to identify work-related problems with possible solutions and implements…