Nurse Residency 3 South
Company: CHI Franciscan St Joseph Medical Center
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: October 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview CHI
Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of
patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a
seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home.
From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized
care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with
convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and
innovative treatments and
technologies. Current
Incentives for qualifying external Nurses with a 2 year
commitment Up to a
$10,000 Sign on Bonus (prorated by FTE- min 0.6 FTE
required); Lump sum payment within 30 days of
start) Up to $25,000
in Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying
loans Up to a
$20,000 RN Residency Completion Bonus for qualifying RN
Residents Relocation
Assistance for experienced RNs
Job
Summary: Education
& Experience: License
& Certification:
#missioncritical
As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following
benefits:
Responsibilities
The
Residency RN observes and takes part in the clinical and didactic
portion of the Residency training program and successfully
completes all assignments and requirements of the program. Clinical
training assignments are under the direction and supervision of the
registered nurse preceptor.
This
job is responsible for providing a wide variety of professional
nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient
care consistent with Franciscan Health System (FHS) standards &
values, applicable regulatory requirements and scope of practice
for the nursing profession. Work also includes developing,
implementing and assessing the patient plan of care during time of
stay in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and
the patient/family. An incumbent is engaged in direct patient care,
including assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating and
delegating work to members of the patient care team, and for
providing education and consultation with patients, families,
physicians and other staff members in implementing appropriate
nursing interventions for optimal patient care.
Essential
Duties:
Attends/Participates/Studies
and successfully completes all requirements/assignments of the
clinical and didactic portion of the residency training program and
successfully applies the knowledge to day to day clinical
practice.
Participates
in staff meetings, departmental projects, attends in-services and
unit continuing education programs.
Exhibits
dedication to the organization through attendance, use of work time
and safe work practices, i.e. work habits.
Adheres
to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures,
including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps
abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements
impacting matters within designated scope of
responsibility.
Administers,
oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g.,
topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and
intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in
accordance with hospital policy.
Assesses
patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural,
behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers
data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient
interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately
based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments.
Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to
patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate
patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for
discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge
needs.
Cultural
Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available
communication tools/materials for effective communication and
understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect
communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment
and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge
and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific
populations served.
Demonstrates
competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for
professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet
stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
Documents
care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in
accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in
patient condition, patient responses to intervention and
reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures
appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician
orders.
Identifies
opportunities for, and participates in, performance/quality
improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes, healthcare
delivery systems and address patient safety/satisfaction and cost
containment.
Incorporates
critical thinking into daily practice as demonstrated by quality of
care provided, transfer of knowledge, follow through and patient
outcomes. Leads, coordinates, and communicates the ongoing delivery
of patient care services provided by members of assigned patient
care teams(s); considers patient acuity and the competencies of
care team members in delegating and assigning work and in adjusting
assignments as necessary; assesses and monitors team performance to
ensure the quality of care provided is consistent with the FHS
standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinates nursing care and
advocates for patient needs so that all appropriate disciplines are
informed of and participating in the plan of care.
Prepares
patient for examination/procedure. Routinely explains delays.
Assesses, monitors, and intervenes as indicated during and post
examination or procedure.
Provides
health care education and guidance to patient and/or families.
Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient
and/or patient’s family within scope of practice.
Qualifications
Graduation
from an accredited school of nursing.
Current
licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State
Board of Nursing.
Current
Healthcare BLS Certification.
Specialty
certification, as appropriate to the assigned work unit, is
strongly preferred.
Keywords: CHI Franciscan St Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma , Nurse Residency 3 South, Other , Tacoma, Washington
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