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Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates.
By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit.
Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients.
Patient Care PlanningDevelops a comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment.
Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference.
Reviews and updates nursing care plan and collaborates with team members as changes occur.
Patient Care ProvisionImplements patient care as planned in nursing care plan and interdisciplinary care plan.
Sets priorities based on knowledge of patient acuity and patient needs.
Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.
Safely performs and accurately documents procedures, consistent with established nursing policy and procedure.
Patient Care EvaluationEvaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Evaluates progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a daily basis.
TeachingEvaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.
Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to patients and families as needed.
Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
Acts as preceptor to assigned orientees.
Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and experience.
Patient Care CommunicationReports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation.
Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
ExperienceOne year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsCurrent PALS certification required
Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered anExperienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered anExperienced Associate New to the Specialty.
CredentialGrace Periods forExperienced AssociatesGrace Periods forNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the SpecialtyBasic Life Support (BLS)No grace period.
AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
No grace period.
AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
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Christus Health
Rn I, Registered Nurse I - Nurse Residency Program
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$80,442 / year median in North Carolina
+18% projected growth
Job Description
DescriptionSummary:
Responsible for patient assessment, patient care planning, and provision of quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients for a defined work period.Provides direction and supervision to LVN/LPNs, nursing assistants, unit secretaries, and other clinical/clerical associates.
By assignment, may function as a charge nurse for the unit.
Involves provision of patient care/service to older adolescents, young adults, adults, geriatric and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Patient Care PlanningDevelops a comprehensive nursing care plan which addresses all significant needs and problems identified through nursing assessment.
Prepares nursing elements of the interdisciplinary care plan prior to the initial team conference.
Reviews and updates nursing care plan and collaborates with team members as changes occur.
Patient Care ProvisionImplements patient care as planned in nursing care plan and interdisciplinary care plan.
Sets priorities based on knowledge of patient acuity and patient needs.
Provides safe and therapeutic care and seeks resources when appropriate.
Safely performs and accurately documents procedures, consistent with established nursing policy and procedure.
Patient Care EvaluationEvaluates patient response to interventions and attainment of goals in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
Evaluates progress toward nursing goals and revises goals as needed on a weekly basis.
Completes nursing progress note for assigned patients on a daily basis.
Completes nursing flow sheets for assigned patients on a daily basis.
TeachingEvaluates education needs of patient and significant others and documents their response to teaching.
Utilizes, adapts, and revises teaching resources to meet patient education needs.
Explains procedures, tests, and disease process to patients and families as needed.
Acts as role model for health care students and other team members.
Acts as preceptor to assigned orientees.
Assists in the orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge and experience.
Patient Care CommunicationReports and documents accurately and concisely to appropriate persons the patient's condition.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Applies basic verbal and nonverbal skills to maintain open, effective communication among care team members, patients, and significant others.
Encourages direct discussion between staff members when differences occur and seeks assistance to arbitrate differences as needed.
Gives and accepts constructive feedback appropriately.
Identifies actual and potentially unsafe patient care practices, reports them in the designated manner, and suggests alternatives.
Job Requirements:
Education/SkillsBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferredExperienceSix months to a year of experience as a licensed RN or holder of an active GN permitLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBLS requiredRN License in state of employment or compactGraduate Nurse PermitAssociates with an unsuccessful licensure application or on the 75th day following the effective date of the temporary permit; will be transferred to another position withinCHRISTUS
HealthPosition Requirements:
Education/SkillsAll newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation.
Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
ExperienceOne year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsCurrent PALS certification required
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered anExperienced Associate.
Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered anExperienced Associate New to the Specialty.
CredentialGrace Periods forExperienced AssociatesGrace Periods forNew Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the SpecialtyBasic Life Support (BLS)No grace period.
AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
No grace period.
AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within 30 days of hire.
Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.
Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM
(Fetal Heart Monitoring)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education)Within 30 days of hire.
Within 60 days of hire.