RN New Grad Program Sunnyside and Westside Medical Center

Overview This position allows applicants to apply to all hospitals in the Kaiser Northwest Region with our Sunnyside and Westside Medical Centers for the September 28 Cohort of the Nurse Residency Program. Program Eligibility Nurse Residents (new graduate registered nurse) Active Oregon Nursing License upon hire Associate, Bachelor, or Masters degree in nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 0‑6 months of paid work experience as a registered nurse Program Components Clinical orientation program Clinical training: the first several weeks are predominantly classroom experiences, consisting of live, in‑person and virtual classes. Classroom education courses are taught by Kaiser Permanente Nursing Professional Development Consultants and Subject Matter Experts that incorporate lecture, simulation, skills labs, and other experiences to support the RN resident‑s transition to the practice of nursing. Classes are held during daytime hours. Preceptorship: the RN resident will be paired with an RN preceptor during the competency‑based orientation and will work the preceptor’s schedule. This may be days, evenings, or nights. 12‑month Professional Development Program Attendance and completion of the professional development program is mandatory for Nurse Residents. Supports peer‑based learning across clinical specialties. Requires the completion of an Evidence‑based Practice Project. Upon completion of competency‑based orientation, the RN resident will enter mentorship with an experienced RN. RN residents will be required to fill out anonymous surveys to measure your transition‑to‑practice experience. Program Time Commitment Attendance at all clinical and classroom activities is required. The RN resident refrains from scheduling time off (except for protected leave such as FMLA or other protected leaves) during the training program. Travel The medical center hiring the RN resident will be the primary clinical training location. During training, the RN resident may be required to attend class, shadow, or visit another Kaiser Permanente department or campus. Travel will vary and may be eligible for reimbursement. Job Description New graduate nurses are enrolled in a medical center evidence‑based residency program. The program is designed to meet individualized orientation needs of the new graduate registered nurse who desires to work in an acute care hospital setting. Under general guidance of a trained preceptor new graduate nurses will collaborate with other members of the health care team, learn to use clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. New graduate nurses will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines prior to completion of the clinical portion of the residency program. Essential Functions Assessment: Performs accurate multi‑system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self‑care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests, reassesses patient throughout hospitalization and performs complete discharge assessment. Planning: Develops an individual nursing plan of care sensitive to developmental needs, coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies, develops patient teaching plan, documents plans, delegates activities appropriately, establishes priorities and classifies acuity level of assigned patients. Implementation: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of medical and/or surgical patients, bases nursing care on protocol, carries out the physician’s plan, documents in EMR, utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, performs necessary procedures, uses teaching plans for patient education, accurately calculates and administers medications and initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations. Evaluation: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patient response, and participates in unit quality assurance activities. Basic Qualifications Graduate of any accredited nursing program. Current Oregon or Washington RN license in the state where assigned required upon hire/transfer. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required upon hire/transfer. Additional Requirements Successful completion of the selection process, which includes a behavioral interview, passing the pre‑selection clinical and customer service assessment, and at least a successful rating on the most current performance evaluation from a current job position. Computer keyboarding skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field. #J-18808-Ljbffr