Nurse Resident Intern

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Nurse Resident Intern Regular Full Time CIHA, CHEROKEE, NC, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 1786 Minimum Qualifications Completion of junior year in an accredited nursing program Sixty (60) hours of 120 required hours of the Transition to Practice or Focused Clinical Care component of study completed. Must be graduating no later than 2 months following application to the position. Schedule, complete and pass the NCLEX within 2 months or most current available date after college graduation from the nursing school. Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and must not expire during internship. Able to pass criminal background check Able to pass a drug screen Comply with CIHA Personnel Vaccination requirements Must have a means of transportation to and from work Must be 18 years of age or older. Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and the general public. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation Essential Functions - Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following: Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN Communicate with the registered nurse about changes in the patient’s clinical condition. Policise - ensure adherence to Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) and departmental policies and procedures. Work within the North Carolina Board of Nursing Delegation to Unlicensed Assistant Personnel (UAP) guidelines. Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies Care plan - Use nursing processes to work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implementing and documenting individualized nursing plans of care incorporating age specific considerations depending on the department including Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching. Medication - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings under visual supervision of RN or LPN. Tests and procedures - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained Emergency measures - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients Environment - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Mission and goals - Assist to maintain, support, and implement department and Hospitals mission, vision and goals Professional development - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cherokeehospital