Nurse Resident, 6 West, Medical Surgical Neurology, 36 hours, Day/Night Rotation

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

About The Position

The Graduate Resident Nurse is an entry-level nursing position that provides direct patient care to patients and families using the nursing process, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The role supports safe, quality, patient-centered care and requires the nurse to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience. During the first year of employment, the nurse will participate in a Nurse Residency Program, with Nurse Leadership determining the balance of clinical and educational time. Training, evaluation, and competency oversight are provided by a Nurse Leader in the department. The role includes assessing patients and families, developing and adapting culturally competent plans of care, delivering age-specific care, administering medications and treatments, coordinating care, and directing assistive personnel. The nurse builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other professionals; provides patient and family education; communicates effectively; and acts as a patient advocate. The Graduate Resident Nurse is also expected to uphold nursing quality standards, engage in evidence-based practice and lifelong learning, meet mandatory education and competency requirements, comply with organizational policies, and contribute to quality improvement and community activities.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved and/or accredited School of Nursing.
Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration; graduating nursing students must provide NCLEX registration documentation when eligible.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certificate.
0–1 years of related work experience.
Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level.
Clinical skills and technical knowledge necessary to care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures and unit-specific competencies.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Provide safe, quality patient care and coordinate care for assigned patients and families.
Assess patients and families systematically and develop culturally competent plans of care that identify problems, expected outcomes, and preventative measures.
Deliver age-specific care, evaluate its effectiveness, and adapt the plan based on patient and family responses.
Administer medications and treatments and direct assistive personnel in providing patient-centered care.
Develop professional, collegial, and collaborative relationships with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other professionals.
Educate patients and families about illness, treatment, and appropriate preventative measures.
Communicate effectively, maintain trust and respect, and act as a patient advocate.
Demonstrate professional behavior, follow unit policies and practice guidelines, and adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics.
Participate as a responsive team member and demonstrate the nurse's role as a teacher.
Meet regulatory compliance and readiness expectations.
Uphold quality nursing care standards and demonstrate evidence-based practice and commitment to lifelong learning.
Maintain mandatory education requirements, emergency skills, and unit-based competencies.
Identify continued growth and development needs in conjunction with the clinical practice specialist.
Maintain accountability for nursing practice and patient safety and demonstrate commitment to patients, staff, and LHMC.
Adhere to confidentiality requirements, organizational policies, standards of behavior, guiding principles, and customer service standards.
Participate in departmental or interdepartmental quality improvement activities and complete mandatory education.
Support Lahey Clinic's community-based activities.