Nurse Resident Program (RN) | Full Time

Gritman Medical Center•Moscow, ID

18h

About The Position

This is a Nurse Residency position designed specifically for new nurses. During the first three months of hire, the Nurse Resident receives additional training, skills assessment, and support. The Registered Nurse is a licensed professional accountable for direct and indirect, age-appropriate patient assessment, care planning, patient care, and monitoring outcomes. The role involves implementing all phases of the nursing process and collaborating with patients, families, and other care providers to develop care plans. The Staff RN reports patient status to physicians and other licensed independent practitioners and obtains care orders. They provide age-appropriate patient and family education, mentor students, novice nurses, and peers, and promote professional learning. The RN provides safe and competent care consistent with Gritman Medical Center's philosophy and standards and applicable Idaho State Board of Nursing, American Nurses Association, and Joint Commission requirements. The RN maintains the physical and mental health needed to meet job performance criteria, demonstrates professional conduct, and reflects the organization's mission, vision, and values in daily practice. The role includes assessing patients' physical, emotional, and social needs; creating and implementing individualized care plans; delivering care to patients from neonatal through geriatric age groups; administering medications and treatments; monitoring outcomes and adjusting plans; communicating changes in patient status; and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. The RN also supports education and mentoring, participates in professional development, follows hospital policies and accreditation requirements, identifies and reports safety risks, maintains competency in emergency procedures, and protects confidentiality. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and eligible to take the Idaho State Nursing Board examination or receive licensure by reciprocity. New nurses are welcome. The Nurse Resident must demonstrate competency through the program's training and assessment, maintain unit-specific competencies and certifications, use current evidence-informed nursing practices, and meet the listed licensure and certification requirements. The position requires physical work, including patient transfers and extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting, and involves exposure to infectious diseases and potentially hazardous or unpredictable situations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and eligible to take the Idaho State Nursing Board examination or receive licensure by reciprocity.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho or a compact state.
Demonstrate competent performance of Gritman Medical Center's core nursing competency assessments following Nurse Residency Program training and education.
Maintain unit-specific core competencies, education, experience, and certifications as defined by nursing-unit policies.
Maintain knowledge of and use current nursing practices based on sound nursing and medical research.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
ACLS and PALS certification within 12 months of hire.
Strong critical-thinking and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to waist occasionally; frequently assist with patient transfers; stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; use fine motor skills; and perform tasks involving kneeling, stooping, and climbing.
Required certifications vary by unit: Medical Surgical Unit—BLS, ACLS, PALS; Emergency Department—BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC; Surgery—BLS, ACLS, PALS; Family Birth Center—BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, Fetal Heart Monitor.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification.
Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.
Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Implement nursing interventions based on patient needs and physician orders.
Provide age-appropriate care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly.
Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively.
Communicate patient status and changes to physicians and other healthcare providers, and obtain orders for care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care providers, patients, and families to support optimal outcomes.
Provide patient and family education tailored to age and individual learning needs.
Educate and mentor nursing students, novice nurses, and peers.
Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Follow Idaho State Board of Nursing, American Nurses Association, Joint Commission, and hospital standards and policies.
Identify and report potential risks and promote a culture of safety.
Maintain competency in emergency nursing procedures and protocols.
Demonstrate professional conduct, act as a role model, uphold confidentiality, and reflect Gritman Medical Center's mission, vision, and values.
Maintain required physical and mental health to meet RN job performance criteria.
Attend the hospital-wide skills fair annually.