New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency - Westerly Hospital

Yale New Haven Health•Westerly, RI

About The Position

Under the direction of the nurse manager, the Registered Nurse manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The nurse assesses patients throughout the continuum of care, develops and documents individualized plans of care in partnership with patients and families, implements medical plans and nursing interventions, and evaluates patient responses and progress toward goals. The role also includes adhering to hospital policies and safety requirements, collaborating with colleagues, providing respectful and compassionate customer service, and supporting the smooth operation of the department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Valid State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse License.
BLS certification required.
Proficiency with computer software, including electronic patient records.
Ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding patient care.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
Telemetry experience preferred.
ACLS optional.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychological conditions on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care, document assessment information, and share significant findings with the appropriate discipline.
Develop, communicate, and document individualized plans of care using the four tenets of Patient Family Centered Partnership, incorporating feedback from patients, families, and other disciplines.
Use critical thinking and judgment to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures; demonstrate basic clinical and technical skills; and anticipate potential changes in patient status.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and patients’ responses, and identify nursing activities that support progress toward short- and long-term goals.
Adhere to Westerly Hospital policies and procedures, including exposure control plans for blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
Perform other assigned or directed duties to support department operations and quality patient care.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to organizational safety and job-specific hazards.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism toward customers using the four tenets of Patient Family Centered Partnership.
Value coworkers’ contributions and demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
Report to work on time and prepared to work, and follow hospital policies for lateness, absenteeism, and time-off requests.