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 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 departments 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. Education &
Experience: Graduation
from an accredited school of nursing. License &
Certification: 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.
#missioncritical
As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following
benefits:
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Keywords: CHI Franciscan St Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma , Nurse Residency 3 South, Other , Tacoma, Washington
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