RN Nurse Resident: Acute Care Residency Program

Hours of Work :36

Days Of Week :3

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Family Nursing Job

Title:

STAFF NURSE RESIDENT – 0818

Reports To:

Nurse Manager All Staff Nurses have a reporting relationship (direct or indirect) with the CNO.Inclement Weather Status Required to report to work

Job Summary Category B:
Employee with Patient Care Impact

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Job Purpose:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging nursing position, you'll work with multidisciplinary team members to provide our patients the best care You’ll be at the heart of our patient-centered care, valued for your compassion as you continually strive to improve the patient experience. With clear communication and dedication to building relationships that promote a collaborative environment, you’ll be accountable for your performance and empowered to take the initiative for your professional growth — while being engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Registered Nurse (RN) renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The RN provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). The RN directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards of care.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Job Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas by the beginning of the residency required

Current Basic Life Support Certification Residency is open to new graduate nurses or experienced RNs with less than one year experience

Additional Certification as required by Department Related Work Experience and Other

Skills:

Knowledgeable about hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care Works with confidential material

Job Description Addendum for Nurse Residents:

Nurse Residents will be required to sign a Nurse Resident Program commitment which details the expectations for the residency program.

Residents are required to attend ALL classes and be able to follow the schedule of their assigned preceptors throughout the entire clinical rotation of the residency program.

A full-time, minimum of 36 hours per week schedule must be maintained throughout the first year of the residency program. Time off requests during the precepted portion of the residency may not be granted.

Job Role s:

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

Assumes responsibility for the nursing components of the patient/family/significant other educational process.

Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients, and family members evaluates understanding of informational manner.

Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.

Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.

Provides a therapeutic environment through safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.

Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.

Utilizes the nursing process to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.

Other duties as assigned

Age-Specific Care Considerations Vary Based on Specialty Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Factors (% of Time):20 - Standing Stationary
60 - Standing/Moving About
15 – Sitting2 – Climbing
20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)2 – Kneeling1 – Crawling
30 – Reaching
90 – Handling
90 – Talking0 - Driving
15 – Smelling Hearing (% of Time):100 - Normal Noise Level0 - Occasional Loud Noise0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise0 - Constant Low Level Noise Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):5 - Respiratory Irritants
50 - Skin Irritants
50 - Allergic Irritants
50 - Wet Work – Hands1 - Wet Work – Feed0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment0 - Climbing of Ladders0 - Working in High Places
50-…