Nurse Residency Program

Company: Colorado West Healthcare System, dba Community Hos
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

The Job: The Community Hospital Nurse Residency Program is a formal, structured, post-graduate program, which is a part of the Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program.This program is a paid, 12 month program, with bonus incentives upon completion of the program, as well as two and three year anniversary dates. this program includes monthly seminars with emphasis in nursing leadership, research based practice, quality patient outcomes, and professional development.The program integrates unit orientation, observations, hands-on and classroom training with clinical experts and enhanced mentorship.RN's provide direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.Work Schedule: Full TimeLocation: HospitalResponsibilities:* Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.* Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. * Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.* Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.* Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.* Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.Requirements:* Basic Life Support* Registered Nurse* Advanced Cardiac Life Support* Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.* State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). * Minimum Experience: less than three (3) months nursing experience.This position's pay range is: $25.75 - 42.05 per hour, depending on education and experience. Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.Benefits:Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on employment status. Details regarding specific benefit you may be eligible for will be discussed during the hiring process.Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!Powered by JazzHRoQu0rxv0FE

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