Graduate Nurse - NICU Residency

Munson Healthcare • Traverse City, MI

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About The Position

The Graduate Nurse - NICU Residency program begins in May 2025 and includes a combination of clinical and didactic training, with a portion approved for contact hours. New residents will participate in computer-based training, skills labs and simulations, critical care case studies, and numerous clinical and critical-thinking experiences. Residents will have the opportunity to strengthen their clinical skills, sharpen their nursing judgment, and organize care for diverse patient populations. They will work in multidisciplinary teams with the most up-to-date equipment and use Evidence-Based Practice. All residents will gain an appreciation for the special interaction between nursing, critically ill patients, and their families.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• If starting as an RN, will need proof of MI RN license.
• For those hired into an RN position after January 1, 2015, it is required to obtain a BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Medication delivery and counting of narcotics or witnessing waste of narcotics may not be done until the RN licensure is obtained (if practicing as a GN).
• Experience in the clinical area in which application has been made is desirable.
• Maintains Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Maintains professional working relationship with patients, families, nursing staff, providers and the entire health care team.
• Works within the guidelines of nursing and hospital standards of practice, policies and procedures.
• Performs direct patient care activities under the direction, supervision, and delegation of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical competence for applicable patient populations.
• Does NOT administer medications until the RN license is obtained.
• Does not complete all steps of the nursing process. Collaborates with the Registered Nurse for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing and patient care.
• Communicates patient care findings and concerns to the supervising Registered Nurse.
• Assists with the medication storage, stocking, transportation, and checking of expiration dates as delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree