RN Residency Program

Company: CHI Memorial
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: May 15, 2020

Job Description:

September Cohort J ob Summary: Requires close supervision until able to practice with a greater degree of independence. Knowledgeable of the nursing process and the professional standards of nursing. Applies knowledge of basic growth and development to perform assessments. Provides care based on the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. RN Residency program requires a 18 month employment contract with CHI Memorial. Essential Duties: Completion of 10-12 week Orientation period with classroom, Lab, simulations hands on training and Observations of various procedures. Assesses and interprets patient status/information based on knowledge of growth/development and age; recognizes basic changes based on the assessment. Prioritizes, initiates, and delegates appropriate interventions based on assessed patient need. Demonstrates ability to administer medication and treatments safely and effectively based on age and development of patient. Demonstrates the ability to use, maintain, and troubleshoot patient care equipment. Initiates discharge planning based on assessed needs and follows through as appropriate. Completes all patient care documents according to policy (i.e., Nursing Notes, Admission Assessments, MAR's, Restraint Document, etc.) Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required BSN Preferred Experience: Recent graduate beginning clinical practice or returning to practice after a prolonged absence License/Certifications: Active RN license in the state AHA BLS required. AHA ACLS required on select units within 12 months. Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us. Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community. Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community Notice This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.CBCHI #missioncritical Additional Information Requisition ID: 2020-R0274639 Schedule: Full-time Shift: Variable Market: CHI Memorial

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