Nurse Resident (RN) | Family Birth Center| Full Time

Nurse Resident (RN) | Family Birth Center | Full Time

This is a Nurse Residency position designed specifically for new nurses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning:
• Perform thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Implement nursing interventions based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Patient Care and Monitoring:
• Provide age-appropriate nursing care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Communicate patient status and changes to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education tailored to individual learning needs.
• Professional Development and Mentoring:
• Educate and mentor nursing students, novice nurses, and peers.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Uphold the standards set by the Idaho State Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association.
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety:
• Adhere to Joint Commission accreditation requirements and hospital policies.
• Promote a culture of safety by identifying and reporting potential risks.
• Maintain competency in emergency nursing procedures and protocols.
• Ethical and Professional Conduct:
• Demonstrate professional behavior and act as a role model for staff.
• Uphold Gritman Medical Center's mission, vision, and values in daily practice.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all organizational policies.

Qualifications:

• Required Education:
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and be eligible to take the Idaho State Nursing Board examination or to receive licensure by reciprocity.
• The NR must demonstrate competent performance of Gritman Medical Center's core nursing competency assessment requirements following training and education provided through the NR Program.
• Will have and maintain department specific required core competencies, education, experience and certifications as defined in the policies of each nursing unit.
• NRs are expected to maintain knowledge of and utilize current nursing practices based on sound nursing and medical research.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS, and PALS required within 12 months of hire. Required to attend hospital wide skills fair once annually.
• Required Licenses and Certifications:
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Idaho or a compact state.
• Medical Surgical Unit - BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Emergency Department - BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC
• Surgery - BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Family Birth Center - BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, Fetal Heart Monitor
• Work experience:
• New Nurses welcome!
• Skills and Abilities:
• Strong critical thinking and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to waist occasionally.
• Frequent patient transfers requiring physical assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills for patient handling and computer use.
• Capability to perform tasks requiring kneeling, stooping, and climbing.
• Work Environment:
• Regular exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases.
• Contact with patients under various circumstances, including emergencies.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including potentially violent or crisis scenarios.
• May be exposed to environmental hazards.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous fumes.