Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Summary

The Graduate Registered Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service skills in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of MyMichigan Health. This individual works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse mentor while carrying out designated skills that she/he has acquired in educational programs and/or orientation.

(80 %)* Patient Care: Provides nursing care under the direction of the RN mentor using the Nursing Process:Prioritizes/organizes delegated patient care assignments.Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of all interventions.Performs technical nursing skills as outlined in standards and procedures manual and as described by unit-specific competencies.Engages in reinforcement of patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN mentor.Encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning opportunities.Completes orientation.Care planning for the shift with the RN mentor.

(10%)* Communications:Identifies and communicates changes in the patient's condition to the RN mentor.Demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others.

(10%)* Unit Responsibilities:Maintains clean, safe patient care area.Handles equipment appropriately. Returns equipment to proper place after its use. Asks questions about its use when necessary.Considers cost in using supplies for patient care.Assists with completing patient census correctly.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. The Graduate Nurse, while providing direct patient care, functions under the direct supervision, direction and delegation of the RN mentor. Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members. Actively participates in quality management and continuing education. Updates and maintains knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the area of practice and age(s) of patient population. Presents a clean and neat appearance according to the organizational dress code. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. Employees are required to take a Computer skills Assessment via the learning management system up based on the results of the assessment, an employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Graduate of a RN school of nursing program or currently completing final course work (i.e. leadership or equivalent) and waiting to take RN State Boards and will be awarded a permanent position upon licensure. Demonstrates ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills. Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done annually. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MidMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

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