Nursing School New Graduate - 95304

Nursing School New Graduate - 95304

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital | US:ME:Greenville | Nursing- New Graduates | Full Time

Salary range- 22.30-34.22 USD

Description

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits. Northern Light CA Dean Hospital

Department: Medical Surgical Unit

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Salary Range: Pre-NCLEX: $ 22.30/hr - Post-NCLEX: $36.30

Exempt: No

Summary: Graduate Orientees' will initiate professional nursing practice careers in a supportive environment committed to mentoring, coaching, and learning. They will build confidence through a structured, professional transition into practice experience that consists of clinical nursing orientation that is customized to individual developmental needs.

Responsibilities

Be accountable for the management and provision of patient care in his or her assigned area.

Assess patients' needs for care and other services.

Collaborate with physicians, other services, patients and patients' families to plan patient care and evaluate outcomes.

Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.

Ensure integration of safety and quality standards into practice and delivery of team care.

Document patient care according to established standards.

Interpret existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, patients, families and physicians.

Participate in bedside rounding report to nurses coming on duty and including the patient when practical to provide necessary information and facilitate the delivery of excellent patient care.

Conduct hourly patient rounds in conjunction with other nursing staff; to enhance patient safety, satisfaction and quality of care. Reporting problems to appropriate team members and initiating corrective action when necessary.

Act as a patient advocate within the organization to support the patient's holistic plan of care to facilitate safe discharge.

Act as a resource for and provide assistance to C.N.A. staff providing direct patient care and assure that care is delivered in accordance with policy, protocol and regulatory requirements.

Completely develop, implement, coordinate and assess patient's care plan based on patient's individualized assessed needs.

Work collaboratively with C.A. Dean Pharmacy and in compliance with all state and federal regulations in the handling, administration, storage and destruction of pharmaceuticals.

Notify physician and other personnel as necessary, of changes in patients' conditions and take appropriate follow-up action.

Document complete and comprehensive assessments and nurses notes the electronic medical record as indicated by patient condition, policy or regulatory requirements.

Assures housekeeping tasks are completed on unit in accordance with policy.

Participates in patient and family education on an ongoing basis.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required Associate's Degree

Working Conditions

• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of walking.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.