RN Resident Medical Services

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Resident position provides a transition between nursing school and bedside nursing in an acute care setting. The residency is a planned, comprehensive program designed to help registered nurses acquire the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, quality clinical care and bridge the gap between nursing-school practice expectations and the requirements of nursing practice. Residents participate in classroom instruction, skills and simulation labs, discussion groups, debriefing and mentoring sessions, and clinical work under the supervision of an experienced RN preceptor. The residency is expected to last 12 months, including three months actively working with a preceptor. After successful completion of the first three months, the resident applies for open full-time RN positions on their home unit. Residents may not transfer to a different unit or change FTE during the first 12 months of residency. Accepted applicants are asked to commit to working at St. Charles Health System for at least two years.

The resident provides care to assigned patients throughout the shift within the scope of RN licensure and under the direction of an RN preceptor. The position is associated with Acute Care Services and Clinical Practice & Professional Development and reports to the Nurse Manager in collaboration with the Residency Program Director. The stated cohort begins March 1, 2027.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing within the last 12 months.
• Successful completion of the St. Charles Health System residency within 12 months of placement.
• Current Oregon RN license.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Less than one year of RN experience.
• Ability to travel to all St. Charles Health System worksites.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including prolonged standing and walking; keyboard operation; speaking and hearing; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling as described in the posting.
• Commitment to work at St. Charles Health System for at least two years if accepted into the program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in all aspects of the residency program, including didactic instruction, skills labs, clinical shifts, and discussion groups.
• Participate regularly in debriefing and mentoring sessions.
• Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies, work instructions, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assess patients’ conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; establish outcomes, implement appropriate nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate progress.
• Support departmental and operating-unit goals through continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Participate in activities that promote professional growth and development for self and others.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
• Identify work-related problems and possible solutions, and implement solutions when appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Help manage the patient experience by clarifying, integrating, and coordinating interdisciplinary team roles.
• Contribute to a healing environment and intentional relationships that support patients and caregivers and enhance the care experience.
• Provide a therapeutic presence by responding caringly to patients, introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
• Document patient care proficiently in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Calculate dosages and administer medications accurately in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and continuous-improvement principles.
• Help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests; uphold professionalism, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care, and provide culturally appropriate care to patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level