Critical Care Nurse Pathway Program
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients. The Critical Care Nurse Pathway Program is an intensive six-month paid multi-modality program offering classroom education, simulation lab, online and on-the-job clinical training in a tertiary care environment. Experienced critical care nurses are the primary educators, dedicated to providing a comprehensive and innovative approach to learning. These program leaders work collaboratively with nurse managers, supervisors, unit-based educators and other nursing colleagues to foster and support your professional growth.
Requirements
- Submit an online application which includes a Resume (with detailed senior level of clinical experience)
- Attach or submit the following required documents: Critical Care Nurse Pathway Program | Sanford Health Area of Interest Selection (completed within online application process), Academic Unofficial Transcripts (upload to online application if possible), Copy of Basic Life Support Card (upload to online application if possible)
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- Possess exceptional basic nursing skills.
- Possess a strong desire for on-going learning.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to rapid changes including unit assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
- Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.
- Cares for patients in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up as patients move along the continuum of care.
- Responsible for the planning and coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions.
- Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure.
- Achieve clinical skill development through assigned clinical hours to gain organization, time management, prioritization and care delivery of patients with various disease processes.
- Develop critical care skills, knowledge of advanced critical care issues, and advanced skills.
- Gain hands-on skill and knowledge in caring for patients with various disease processes.
- Gain hands-on skill and knowledge in caring for the critical patient under direction of a preceptor and nurse educator.
Benefits
- Paid multi-modality program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
