Nurse Resident - BSN

• Department Nursing
  - Transition to Practice
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Full Time
  - Variable

• 1 North
  - Medical Nephrology
• 2 South
  - General Surgery Unit
• 3 North
  - Medical Unit
• Nursing Resource Team

The Kootenai Nurse Residency Program is an incredibly supportive program that transitions newly graduated nurses to the hospital setting. The program accepts only the most outstanding and committed applicants. The Nurse Residency is a full-time (36-40 hours/pay period), paid program that prepares new professional nurseswith exemplary skills, knowledge, and experience in inpatient areas.

Thisis a year-long program that provides an innovative, person-centered support structure for the acquisition of evidence-based practice, standardization of knowledge, and skills to ensure our nurses are confidently prepared, supported, and engaged in their work. Nurse Residents learn through a combination of educational seminars, peer support discussions, simulation, and authentic patient experiences with the support of experienced preceptors/mentors. Kootenai Health is committed to providing Nurse Residents with the teaching, training, mentoring, and expertise needed for a successful career in nursing.

• This application is only for the specialty units specifically listed.
• Units will aim to offer residency positions in each cohort; however, availability can vary per cohort and some units are unavailable.
• Night shift availability is required for most Nurse Resident positions.

• Socialization and networking support
• Didactic, targeted teaching, and learning experiences
• Monthly workshops with social networking and didactic experiences
• 24-hour access to a robust, interdisciplinary on-site library
• Three to six months of direct bedside preceptor and leadership support
• Training in national certification courses that are integral to your specialty practice, such as BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NRP, PALS, and many more
• Specialty-specific education courses as applicable
• A professional nursing culture and education environment consistent with the ANCC Magnet designation — the national standard for nursing excellence in the United States.

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program. BSN preferred
• Less than 12months of experience as an RN
• Less than 6 months of hospital experience required at the time of hire
• RN with less than 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire
• RN with at least 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date.
• A nursing work gap greater than 12 months from your most recent experience will require successful completion of a Learning Needs Assessment conducted by a KH Nursing Education Specialist
• ACLS to be provided and completed, if applicable
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

Nephrology/Circle of Life (1N) the Nephrology population consists of patients with kidney disease (acute and chronic), a history of kidney transplants, significant electrolyte imbalances, fluid shifts and heart/liver failure. Both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are common treatments for our Nephrology patient population- both are done on the unit. Circle of Life patients are those who are near or at the end of life and are also cared for within our designated area of the unit.

These important work facilitates giving patients the opportunity to be free of pain with family present, and to find comfort in their final moments. Caring for patients at the end of life is an opportunity for rich professional development and…