GN TO RN RESIDENCY PGRM
Location: Saginaw Michigan
Description: Covenant HealthCare is currently interviewing GN TO RN RESIDENCY PGRM right now, this vacancy will be placed in Michigan. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Covenant HealthCare's Resource Team Nurse Residency Program is Seeking Extraordinary New RN Graduates!!
Qualified candidates must be committed to participating in our comprehensive 6-! month program. This includes working side-by-side with an RN preceptor (working the preceptor's schedule), attending trainings, learning sessions and 1:1 meetings with educators.
Shift: 1
7:00 AM - 7:12 PM, WEEKENDS REQUIRED
COOPER CAMPUS, US: MI: SAGINAW
Job description:
As a member of the Resource Team, it is expected that the Graduate Nurse to Registered Nurse (GN to RN) will strive to achieve the highest standards of excellence everyday, demonstrating:
Exemplary Covenant Values
Outstanding Clinical Skills
Amazing Flexibility
The role of the GN to RN includes leadership, direction and feedback to care team members, assessment, collaboration and coordination regarding plan of care, patient and family education, pain management, patient safety, and planning for patient discharge. This person will assist the patient to move safely and effectively through their hospital stay. The! Registered Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service. He/! She upholds the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant, and commits to Keeping our Promise of Caring.
The Graduate Nurse is a temporary status pending Registered Nurse licensure and successful completion of the Michigan Registered Nurse Board examination within 45 days of hire or as soon as a test date can be scheduled. Retention following failure of the State Boards will be at the Manager’s discretion. A failed RN Board exam must be repeated as soon after the 90-day waiting period as possible. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be able to assess, care for, and treat patients in the following categories:
Responsibilities:
Contributes to organization success targets for net operating margin.
Participates in cost containment efforts through efficient use of supplies, services, and time management.
Adheres to unit/department budgetary practices.
Supports the organizations patient flow eff! orts through compliance to unit and Patient Services policies.
Remains flexible in cooperation with 24-hour staffing patterns and scheduling needs for provision of care in all inpatient units.
Has clinical and social contact with patients, including all age groups, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.
Performs assessment and synthesizes data collected by self and others in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on the patient's physiologic, psychologic, and cognitive status.
Formulates and coordinates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnoses and identified patient care concerns.
Delegates, supervises and implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous
manner by utilization of and adherence to standards which define the process.
Collaborates effectiv! ely with all health care disciplines to facilitate patient outcomes, as! sess
readiness for discharge and anticipate discharge needs.
Identifies patient learning needs and their ability to follow through, including discharge instructions, while implementing appropriate measures to meet these needs.
Exhibits nursing judgement and critical thinking abilities within the framework of the nursing process.
Administers medications as outlined by Patient Service guidelines and policies.
Documents all patient care observations and interventions in the electronic record accurately, clearly, in a timely manner following all established policies.
Actively participates in quality management.
Updates and maintains knowledge, skills and competencies related to area of practice and ages of patient population.
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function, maintains patient rights and confidentiality, and actively supports risk management activities.!
Participates in patient care and unit activities to achieve compliance with all regulatory, patient safety, infection control, and safety requirements.
Participates in unit meetings and activities which support unit function and the overall goals of the organization.
GN may perform other duties as required, up to the level of their state licensure. Example: GN has LPN license - GN can perform LPN duties per Covenant LPN job description. Signature should read: Name, LPN/GN
Other information:
Education
Graduation from NLN accredited school of nursing.
BLS certification required.
Recent successful completion of RN Boards preferred
Skills
Computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.
Clin! ical nursing skills.
Sound judgment in handling confidential o! r sensitive issues and material.
Experience
Previous clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Covenant HealthCare.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:42:55 GMT