Clinical Nurse Resident, Neuro Telemetry

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

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 provides holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area and develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The position 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, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to support a quality, highly reliable patient experience, while pursuing continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice. The resident must graduate from an accredited school of nursing before the start date and hold an RN license for the state where care is provided, as well as Basic Life Support certification. Advanced Life Support and other certifications may apply depending on department and patient population. The position is full time, with varied shifts of 12 hours, variable days, every-other-weekend requirements, and 36 weekly hours. The role is non-exempt and regular. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing before the start date.
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); Electronic Health Record (EPIC) preferred.
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.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required for departments requiring cardiac or telemetry monitoring, or OB monitoring, as determined by the hiring manager.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required if caring for pediatric patients.
Additional certifications may be required depending on department or patient population, including TNCC or ENPC, NIHSS, NRP, fetal monitoring certification, CWOCN, ONS/ONCC chemotherapy-immunotherapy certification, or CLC/IBCLC.

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.
Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality patient experience.
Engage in ongoing growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, work independently and as part of a team, and resolve standard problems using established options.