RN Resident Ortho Neuro

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Resident position provides a transition between nursing school and bedside nursing in an acute care setting. The planned, comprehensive residency helps registered nurses acquire the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, quality clinical care and bridge the gap between nursing-school practice expectations and the requirements of professional nursing practice. Residents participate in classroom instruction, skills and simulation labs, discussion groups, debriefing, and mentoring, as well as clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced RN preceptor.

Residents are hired for a specific unit and assigned a designated preceptor. The residency lasts 12 months, including three months actively working with a preceptor. After successfully completing the first three months, the resident applies for open full-time RN positions on their home unit. Residents are not eligible to transfer to another unit or change FTE for 12 months from the start 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 during the shift within the scope of RN licensure and under the direction of an RN preceptor. The cohort starts 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.
• 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.

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 Oregon laws and regulations.
• Assess patients’ conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; set outcomes, implement appropriate nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate patient 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, consider 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.
• Help create a healing environment that supports the care environment 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 compassionately to patient needs, explaining one’s role, asking patients’ preferred names and 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 according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and champion continuous improvement through Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and 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