New Graduate Nurse Residency
About The Position
Animas Surgical Hospital is seeking new nursing graduates to develop and apply skills in patient care, safety, critical thinking, time management, and communication. The position offers experience in a fast-paced Perioperative Department, Patient Care Unit, Operating Room, and Emergency Department, along with participation in a nurse residency program to further develop nursing knowledge and skills. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide quality care according to established standards, including planning, implementing, evaluating, and adjusting care and discharge plans. The position assesses and coordinates care for assigned patients, documents assessments, collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, and supports patient and family education. The role reports to the Clinical Educator.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current state license as a registered nurse.
- Current CPR certification.
- ACLS, PALS, or TNCC certifications as required by policy.
- Required immunization records or evidence of immunity must be provided before the first scheduled workday.
- Must complete a pre-employment drug screen, which includes marijuana.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to plan, implement, evaluate, and adjust patient care and discharge plans based on expected outcomes.
- Assess, plan, organize, and evaluate patient care for assigned units and patients under the direction of a department manager or supervisor.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge patients.
- Complete ongoing and nursing assessments within established time frames and document according to policy.
- Develop patient plans of care that include problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions.
- Report symptoms and significant changes in patients’ conditions to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs and readiness with other members of the care team.
- Apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Collaborate with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in educating patients and families about disease processes, wellness, and discharge planning.
- Recognize the relevance of nursing research and evaluate practices to identify improvement or research opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and values through words and actions and incorporate them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Education and tuition benefits
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
- Additional optional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
