RN Resident - FT
Company: Valley View Medical Center
Location: Mohave Valley
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
This is a Department of Nursing Service position that provides
delivery of patient care with a smooth transition from academic
nurse to professional Registered Nurse (RN). Must demonstrate the
clinical ability to work as Primary RN on the Unit to which
assigned.d. Must be able to coordinate the delivery of patient care
on the Unit; completes required documentation; participates
inpatient/family teaching and discharge planning, effectively
utilizing the Nursing Process.Residency program duration is 12
months, first 90 days are education and then transfer to the
unitWill adhere to the standards of behavior, and
confidentiality-HIPAA guidelines at all times.Performs basic
patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an
RN.Appropriately documents all patient care given. Documentation
must always be verified by the RN upon completion.Will develop
nursing knowledge, the ability to follow guidelines, communication
and interpersonal skills, time management and bedside
manner.Monitors, records and communicate patient condition as
appropriate to care team, physician, patient and family.Assists
patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily
living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and
ambulation, monitoring vital signs, monitoring blood glucose
levels, recording accurate intake and output on the unit to which
assignedPerforms plan of care intervention, including vital signs,
specimen collection, ambulation, basic patient care activities as
delegated by an RNReports abnormal findings or changes in physical,
mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.May perform
nursing skills in which they were deemed competent by the nursing
preceptor but always under the direct supervision of an
RN.Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient
care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and
spiritual/ psychosocial support needs.Evaluates learning needs of
patient and/or family and provides patient/family education
appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.Works as
an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the
patient.Works to develop the basic leadership skills required of a
Registered Nurse while also learning to lead the team on the
unit.Delivers quality patient care while completing assignments in
compliance with the Nursing Process, the Arizona Practice Act, The
Joint Commission-TJC, and State Regulations.Maintains compliance
with organizational policies, as well as established practices,
protocols, procedures of the position, department and applicable
professional standards.To perform this job, an individual must
perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a
reasonable accommodation.Every effort has been made to make this
job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way
states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will
be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the
position.Minimum EducationAssociates Degree from an accredited
nursing program and waiting to take and pass the AZ State Board of
Nursing exam --- Preferred X RequiredX Must have completed nursing
clinicals and was in good standing in their Nursing Program.X Able
to obtain AZ RN Nursing License or Compact State within 90 days of
hire.Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgment and function as a member of the multidisciplinary
team.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate actions.Adheres to the standards of nursing care,
patient safety guidelines and policies of the
hospital.Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart
Association within 30 days of hire(If employee already has ACLS,
BLS is not required)X Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -
American Heart Association X Required within 6 months of hireX
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- American Heart Association
X if required to work the unit they are assigned to. Within 6
months of hireX APEX Innovations EKG course within 90 days of hire
and annually thereafter X RequiredX Competencies: as validated by
nurse preceptorX Must possess basic computer skillsX Must be able
to communicate effectively and professionally with patients,
families, and medical staffEqual opportunity and affirmative action
employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for
employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Valley View Medical Center, Bullhead City , RN Resident - FT, Healthcare , Mohave Valley, Arizona
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