<p>Summary #The RN Resident develops an overall view of patients, families and caregivers, and establishes strong partnerships to deliver optimal care. # # Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. Practice reflects knowledge of current practice standards (ANA, NH Nurse Practice Act, Specialty standards) Communicates patient information appropriate for continuity and safe care through hand offs, walking rounds, and physician/provider interaction. Completes biweekly meetings with the unit clinical nurse manager and/or educator Completes additional training as identified. Communicates effectively with the unit leadership team to ensure positive feedback and mentorship. Successful completion of unit-based orientation and Residency Program Renders professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital Compliant in achieving unit specific competencies and requirements Clinical documentation and care plans completed comprehensively for all patients assigned in a timely manner Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following established procedures and protocols Implements resources and initiatives that are in place or in process to improve patient safety. Works within guidelines of Just Culture Environment to promote error reporting and adoption of safe practices. Assures issues are addressed through appropriate use of the chain of command Completes hourly rounding with LNAs (Licensed Nursing Assistant) on all assigned patients Understands and performs safety initiatives such as the No Pass Zone and hourly rounding Identifies and assists in correction of patient care safety issues. Recognizes and praises excellent performance in colleagues and co-workers, when identified Builds respectful relationships through early and pro-active identification of concerns, complements or suggestions Collaborates unit to unit and shift to shift for resolution of conflicts and issues in a timely manner Consults with nurses in other department/units to draw upon expertise in other clinical areas/specialties Displays professional, positive perspective at all times, including when faced with difficult circumstances Demonstrates practice that is consistent with the tenets of shared governance and with the philosophy of the unit and the organization. Assists with solution identification in response to problems and conflicts Effectively delegates aspects of care and unit activities to other nursing personnel Collaborates in planning, supervising, and instructing other nurses and assistants. Demonstrates characteristics of the SPIRIT of St. Joseph Hospital with a commitment to my co-workers and holds peers accountable for the same Avoids use of unauthorized overtime Other duties as consistent with this role. # Job Requirements # Job Knowledge and Skills Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required Basic Dysrhythmia preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation # Education and Experience Current New Hampshire RN license Completion of the Nursing Residency Program within 18 months of hire. This program consists of a unit specific nursing orientation full time, in addition to one year classroom/SIMS education, and extended mentorship. # An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements. # Working Conditions/Physical Demands Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.# Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care. # Americans with Disabilities Statement Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled. # ################################################################################################################ # The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.# They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.# Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity. ################################################################################################################ # Standard of Business Conduct Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct. # Rate of pay:#35.00 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.# At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position. Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core Values: Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.# Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly#steward#our human, financial and environmental resources.# Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.# Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.# Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>The RN Resident develops an overall view of patients, families and caregivers, and establishes strong partnerships to deliver optimal care.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. </li><li>Practice reflects knowledge of current practice standards (ANA, NH Nurse Practice Act, Specialty standards) </li><li>Communicates patient information appropriate for continuity and safe care through hand offs, walking rounds, and physician/provider interaction. </li><li>Completes biweekly meetings with the unit clinical nurse manager and/or educator </li><li>Completes additional training as identified. </li><li>Communicates effectively with the unit leadership team to ensure positive feedback and mentorship. </li><li>Successful completion of unit-based orientation and Residency Program </li><li>Renders professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital </li><li>Compliant in achieving unit specific competencies and requirements </li><li>Clinical documentation and care plans completed comprehensively for all patients assigned in a timely manner </li><li>Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following established procedures and protocols </li><li>Implements resources and initiatives that are in place or in process to improve patient safety. </li><li>Works within guidelines of Just Culture Environment to promote error reporting and adoption of safe practices. </li><li>Assures issues are addressed through appropriate use of the chain of command </li><li>Completes hourly rounding with LNAs (Licensed Nursing Assistant) on all assigned patients </li><li>Understands and performs safety initiatives such as the No Pass Zone and hourly rounding </li><li>Identifies and assists in correction of patient care safety issues. </li><li>Recognizes and praises excellent performance in colleagues and co-workers, when identified </li><li>Builds respectful relationships through early and pro-active identification of concerns, complements or suggestions </li><li>Collaborates unit to unit and shift to shift for resolution of conflicts and issues in a timely manner </li><li>Consults with nurses in other department/units to draw upon expertise in other clinical areas/specialties </li><li>Displays professional, positive perspective at all times, including when faced with difficult circumstances </li><li>Demonstrates practice that is consistent with the tenets of shared governance and with the philosophy of the unit and the organization. </li><li>Assists with solution identification in response to problems and conflicts </li><li>Effectively delegates aspects of care and unit activities to other nursing personnel </li><li>Collaborates in planning, supervising, and instructing other nurses and assistants. </li><li>Demonstrates characteristics of the SPIRIT of St. Joseph Hospital with a commitment to my co-workers and holds peers accountable for the same </li><li>Avoids use of unauthorized overtime </li><li>Other duties as consistent with this role. </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements</p> <p>Job Knowledge and Skills</p> <ul> <li>Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required </li><li>Basic Dysrhythmia preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation </li><li>Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Current New Hampshire RN license </li><li>Completion of the Nursing Residency Program within 18 months of hire. </li><li>This program consists of a unit specific nursing orientation full time, in addition to one year classroom/SIMS education, and extended mentorship. </li></ul> <p>An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.</p> <p>Working Conditions/Physical Demands</p> <p>Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.</p> <p>Americans with Disabilities Statement</p> <p>Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.</p> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.</p> <p>Standard of Business Conduct</p> <p>Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.</p> <p>Rate of pay: 35.00</p> <p>Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.</p> <p>Covenant Health Mission Statement</p> <p>We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.</p> <p>Our Core Values:</p> <p>Compassion</p> <p>We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.</p> <p>Integrity</p> <p>We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.</p> <p>Collaboration</p> <p>We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.</p> <p>Excellence</p> <p>We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.</p> <p>Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).</p>