Nurse Residency- Stoneman 5- Surgery/Oncology- 36hr Rotating
About The Position
Stoneman 5 is a 24-bed inpatient surgical unit specializing in orthopedic and gynecologic surgery, gynecologic oncology, and genitourinary surgery. The unit provides post-operative care to a diverse surgical population and is preparing to transition toward an oncology-focused model through a collaboration with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Clinical Nurse I is an entry-level registered nurse position for new graduates. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide direct patient care to patients and families. Training, evaluation, and competencies are overseen by a department Nurse Leader. Clinical Nurse I employees are automatically enrolled in the 12-month Transition to Practice: Nurse Residency Program. The program complements unit-based, precepted clinical orientation with monthly classroom seminars and hands-on precepted work experiences. Expert facilitators support the development of critical thinking and clinical competence, while presentations, reflection, feedback, and guidance help nurses chart their professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license.
- Basic Life Support certificate from the American Heart Association.
- 0–1 years of related work experience.
- Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level.
- Competence to provide patient care to neonatal patients from birth to 6 months, young adults ages 16–30, middle-aged adults ages 30–60, and elderly patients ages 60 and older.
- Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices, address problems requiring analysis or interpretation, follow procedures and precedents, and seek assistance in difficult or unpredictable situations.
- Ability to communicate moderately complex written information in English and comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively in small teams and provide professional, respectful customer service while remaining calm in stressful situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and make necessary nursing judgments.
- Systematically assess the health care needs of individuals or groups; formulate, implement, and evaluate care plans.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience when making decisions about patient care.
- Coordinate patient care and direct assistive personnel to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable, timely, patient-centered care.
- Develop collegial and collaborative relationships with other health professionals to determine the health care needs of patients and families.
- Develop relationships with patients and families that communicate and maintain trust and respect.
- Communicate effectively and begin to demonstrate the ability to act as a patient advocate.
- Maintain annual mandatory education requirements, including emergency skills and unit-based competencies.
- Identify needs for continued growth and development with the unit-based educator or clinical nurse specialist.
- Demonstrate commitment to patients, staff, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and reflect the Medical Center’s goals in nursing practice.
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and patient safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
