Nursing Residency Program - Nurse I - CMHHIP - Pueblo

Nurse I - Nursing Residency Program - Full Time

This position will provide novice RN's the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality mental health care within a safe and secure environment. The RN Residency Program is a one-year program that encompasses training to improve discretionary judgment, organizational and time management skills, through an explicit curriculum inclusive of orientation, mentorship supported by current seasoned RN staff, reflection, theory, practical hands-on experiences and an evidence-based project to aid learning and build confidence.

Minimum Qualifications:

Prior to starting in the RN I position, applicants must possess a valid, active Registered Nurse License issued by the State of Colorado (Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) OR any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Substitutions: None

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications and Required Skills outlined above, our ideal candidate will possess the following Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate from a Nursing Program within the last 12 months
• No current RN work experience
• No previous work experience at CMHHIP
• A strong work ethic based on a foundation of self-motivation, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
• Dependable, responsible, and adaptable

Highly desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Ability to maintain required licensure/credentials.
• Customer/Personal Service - knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, this includes needs assessment.
• Psychology - knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual difference in ability, personality, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledgeable in nursing processes
• Active Listening and communication
• Judgment, Decision Making, and Problem Sensitivity - the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; to include not only solving the problem but recognizing there is a problem.
• Oral and Written Communication Skills the ability to speak and write effectively, providing valid and pertinent information to peers, coworkers, and subordinates.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance.
• Organization Skills.
• Documentation/Recording Information - entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• Computer Skills/Software - knowledge of Microsoft Office software, excel spreadsheet, database software and email.

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