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Nurse Development And Nurse Transition To Practice Program

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHIs vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. The primary purpose of the Nurse Development and Nurse Transition to Practice Program (TPP) position is to allow the nursing student (Nurse Tech/Extern, LPN, Graduate Nurse, and RN Resident) to perform skilled clinical duties, as specified, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

This role allows the student nurse to bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice, setting them up for a successful and confident transition into the healthcare profession as a Registered Nurse in compliance with the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities

Nursing Process Assessment:

1. Performs routine aspects of patient treatment, care and progress (i.e. basic data collection, physical assessment, vital signs, weights, intake & outputs, blood glucose monitoring).

2. Collects body fluids for specimens.

Diagnosis/Care Needs:

Analyzes assessment data with preceptor and/or supervising RN to identify care needs and verbalizes needed care to the preceptor and/or supervising RN.

Implementation:

1. Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses/care needs and standards of patient care.

2. Implements patient care.