Role Overview: The RN Resident is responsible for providing high-quality patient care while completing a 12-month Nurse Residency Program designed to support new graduates with less than 6 months of experience. Under supervision, they will participate in orientation phases, specialty training, and ongoing education to develop clinical skills, critical thinking, and nursing practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform nursing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation based on evidence-based standards.
- Deliver patient- and family-centered care, respecting cultural diversity and fostering engagement with patients and families.
- Coordinate safe, quality care through effective teamwork, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Support performance improvement initiatives, research, and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
- Participate in professional development, serve as a preceptor or mentor, and uphold nursing standards and ethics.
- Contribute to resource planning, protocol development, and quality metrics to improve care delivery.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Diploma from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (single or multi-state license).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; instructor preferred.
- Less than 1 year of RN experience required.
Core Competencies: Critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, commitment to professional growth, and adherence to legal and ethical standards.