Specialty Unit Nurse Residency

Summary

Summary
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The Nurse Resident, under the supervision of the program manager/unit manager and in collaboration with his/her preceptor, will be responsible for the provision of nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with My Michigan Health policy and the state of MI. Administers and monitors patient response to therapeutic interventions. The Nurse Resident demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process as it relates to patients and families;

is accountable for professional nursing practice; collaborates with health care team members, patients and their families in the provision of care. Delegates to and provides direct supervision to other health care team members as appropriate in the implementation of the plan of care. Acts as an advocate for patients and their families and practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters of nursing.

Adheres to system and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. This newly licensed RN will participate in the Nurse Residency Program (NRP) activities that have been tailored to successfully transition new RNs into independent practice by the conclusion of the program. The Nurse Resident will be supported by the Organization Development Manager, Clinical Education Specialist and unit-based preceptors trained to guide your development and develop confidence, critical thinking and expertise in the professional role of an RN.

The Organization Development Manager in collaboration with the unit manager is responsible for ensuring that the RN resident consistently meets the necessary performance expectations associated with the residency curriculum to ensure successful completion of the residency program and transition into a professional nurse position. The Nurse Resident is not permitted to pass medications until licensure has been granted by the State of Michigan.

• (30%) Fulfillment of Nurse Residency Program (NRP) expectations: attends required nurse residency sessions; 1:1 meeting with clinical nurse specialist, unit manager, and preceptor; accurately completes required documentation for the program; attends required pathway classes as applicable; completes required e-learnings as applicable.
• (20%) Patient care:
  Provides nursing care under the direction of the RN preceptor 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 preceptor; encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning opportunities;
  
  completes orientation; care planning for the shift with the RN preceptor.
• (20%) Communications:
  Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the RN mentor; demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others.
• (15%) Unit responsibilities:
  Maintains clean, safe patient care area; handles equipment appropriately; returns equipment to proper place after its use and asks questions about its use when necessary; considers cost in using supplies for patient care; assists with completing patient census correctly.
• (15%) Personal responsibilities:
  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; presents a clean and neat appearance according to the organizational dress code.

• Thoughtful Communication
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  Assess the learning needs of the patient and family considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural/spiritual variables; provide education to the patient and family to meet individual needs; demonstrates the ability to interpret information and report pertinent data to the physician, including relevant clinical information.
• Communicativeness
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  Participates in care conferences as assigned; shares information and…