New Graduate Nurse Residency Job Westerly area,Rhode Island USA,Healthcare

New Graduate Nurse Residency - Westerly Hospital Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the direction of the nurse manager, manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient s physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents appropriately the information obtained from the ongoing assessment. Shares significant assessment data with the appropriate discipline.

Using the four tenets of Patient Family Centered Partnership, develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve the desired outcomes. Incorporates feedback from patient, family and all disciplines in developing the plan of care.

Uses critical thinking skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Demonstrates basic clinical and technical skills according to established standards of practice. Anticipates potential changes in the patient s status and assesses the patient accordingly.

Evaluates the effectiveness and patient s response to the plan of care. Identifies appropriate nursing activities which contribute to the patient s progress towards achieving both short and long term goals.

Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.

Adheres to the hospital s exposure control plans/blood-borne and airborne pathogens.

Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department to provide quality patient care.

Staff/Self Development

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to safety of the organization and specific job related hazards.

Customer Service

Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.

Employee Collaboration and Teamwork

Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.

Resource Utilization

Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.

Qualifications

Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.
Experience
Medical-surgical nursing, telemetry experience preferred. Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
Licensure
Valid State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse License, BLS required. ACLS optional.
Special Skills
Hospital and unit based orientation provided
Physical Demand
Exposure to bodily fluids and biotherapy. Bending, carrying items < 25 pounds, sitting/on phone for longer periods of time.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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