FT REGISTERED NURSE - NEW GRADUATE RESIDENCY PROGRAM

FT Registered Nurse - New Graduate Residency Program

Job Category: Nursing Requisition Number: FTREG001418

Posted: October 10, 2024

Full-Time

Pella Regional Main 404 Jefferson St Pella, IA 50219, USA

Job Details

Description

Schedule: 7A-7P; 7P-7A

Job Summary:

Pella Regional Health Center's RN New Graduate Residency is a unique employment opportunity for RNs looking to train in several specialty nursing positions within PRHC. He/she will have the opportunity to orient to our Medical Surgical Unit, Post-Partum, and the Emergency Department. The Surgery department and Hospice will also be potential opportunities as time permits. The shifts will be balanced between night and day shifts and last for about 6 months. As new graduates, candidates will be supported in a supplemental Nurse Residency program as well.

After the six month time frame, the candidate may choose to apply for an open position in a specialty area such as Labor and Delivery, Med Surg/ICU, or the Emergency department. The candidate may also continue to float to areas as needed to fill in with current staffing vacancies or leave of absences in the areas where he/she has been trained. The RN New graduate can continue throughout the first year, i.e. if the employee is interested in ICU, Labor & Delivery & Emergency nursing with the understanding that a commitment to those departments for a minimum of a year after completion of the specialty course work is desired.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN preferred.
• Current Registration and Licensure in the State of Iowa as an RN. Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Continuing education as required to maintain licensure.
• Completion of Basic Life Support and Dependent Adult & Child Abuse.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• High degree of empathetic listening skills, tact and kindness toward others.
• Ability to communicate well verbally. Must work effectively as a member of a team.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Technical and critical thinking skills in relation to sound nursing judgment.
• Knowledge of nursing practices as they relate to acute care.

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