Clinical Nurse Resident, Surgical Unit

Sutter Health • Modesto, CA

12h

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Resident performs routine assignments and develops competence through structured work assignments. The role is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area and develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that considers psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes to promote a quality, reliable patient experience, and engages in ongoing professional growth and development.

This full-time, regular position is in the Surgical Unit at Memorial Medical Center. The schedule is varied, with 12-hour shifts, variable days, and every other weekend required. The role is non-exempt and scheduled for 36 weekly hours.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing before the start date.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state where care is provided before the start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Every other weekend work is required.

Nice To Haves

• Electronic Health Record (EPIC) experience or knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
• Provide holistic and individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
• Develop, implement, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
• Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
• Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
• Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Benefits

• The posting states that benefits are available and describes an eligible-position comprehensive benefits package, but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree