RN Resident Inpatient Rehab

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 residency is a planned, comprehensive period intended to help RNs 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 professional nursing practice. Residents participate in classroom instruction, skills and simulation labs, discussion groups, debriefing and mentoring sessions, and clinical practice 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. Following successful completion of 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 the 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 role supports St. Charles Health System’s vision, mission, and values and requires safe, professional, ethical, confidential, and culturally appropriate patient care. The cohort starts March 1, 2027. The schedule is variable, 36 hours weekly, with shifts scheduled from 1900 to 0730 and days as scheduled, which may include weekends and holidays.

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 appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
Commitment for accepted applicants to work at St. Charles Health System for at least two years.
Residents must remain on their assigned unit and maintain their FTE for 12 months from the beginning of the 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 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 participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participate in activities that promote the 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, develop 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 care environment and build intentional relationships that enhance the care experience.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding compassionately to patient needs, introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names and 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 in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Support organizational 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.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report 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.