RN Resident Medical Surgical

St. Charles Health System • Redmond, OR

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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 to deliver safe, quality clinical 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 twelve months, including three months actively working with a preceptor. Residents are hired for a specific unit and are not eligible to transfer to another unit or change FTE for twelve months from the beginning of the residency. After successfully completing the first three months, residents apply for open full-time RN positions on their home unit; after completing the residency, they may apply for available positions within St. Charles Health System. Accepted applicants are asked to commit to working for 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 the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and requires professional, ethical, confidential, patient-centered practice in an acute care environment.

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 the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in residency activities, 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; set 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 interdisciplinary team roles.
• Contribute to a healing environment and intentional relationships that support patients and caregivers.
• Provide a therapeutic presence by responding caringly 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 medication dosages and administer medications accurately in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Support Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles of continuous improvement and champion change.
• 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 suspected violations and cooperate with investigations.
• 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