RN Resident Medical Services

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

8d • 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 period in which registered nurses acquire the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, quality care. Residents receive classroom instruction, skills and simulation labs, debriefing and mentoring sessions, and clinical experience 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 successfully completing the first three months, the resident applies to open full-time RN positions on their home unit. Residents are not eligible to transfer to another 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 full-time, with 36 scheduled weekly hours and a variable shift. The cohort starts March 1, 2027. The role reports to the Nurse Manager in collaboration with the Residency Program Director.

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.
• Ability to travel to all St. Charles Health System worksites.
• Less than one year of RN experience.
• Ability to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
• Commitment requested of accepted applicants to work at St. Charles Health System for at least two years.
• After the first three months of residency, apply to open full-time RN positions on the resident’s home unit; residents cannot transfer units or change FTE during the first 12 months of residency.

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 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 participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Participate in activities that promote professional growth and development of 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 the roles of the interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to a healing environment that supports the care setting and the wholeness of patients and caregivers.
• Build intentional relationships and demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Provide a therapeutic presence by responding to patient needs in a caring way, including 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 medication dosages and administer medications accurately according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
• Support Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles of continuous improvement and champion change.
• Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conduct activities professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; act ethically, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
• Develop cultural competence and provide appropriate care to patients and family members from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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