Clinical Nurse Resident - Multiple Department Openings - RN

Clinical Nurse Residency Program **** The following departments are now accepting candidates ** for the position of Clinical Nurse Resident ** **** ** Cardiac Telemetry, Medical Telemetry Overflow, Oncology, Orthopedics Pediatrics, Renal Telemetry and Surgical ** **** The CNR functions within the full scope of licensure and implements the nursing process in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN) preceptor to include the following: assess patient and family needs; develop a plan of care based on assessment; direct implementation of care plan for a group of patients; and review and evaluate effectiveness of care plan. Throughout the program the CNR collaborates with the RN preceptor(s) to assure that physiological, psychological, psychosocial, safety, learning, rehabilitative, spiritual, cultural, and self-care needs of patients and families are addressed. Duties will include administration of medications, performing prescribed treatments, managing medical equipment, assisting with patient ADL (activities of daily living) including lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients. The CNR will have the opportunity to learn about and visit other hospital departments that directly or indirectly contribute to patient care. Classroom education will occur throughout the program. During the program the breadth and scope of patient care responsibilities will increase as competence and autonomy are demonstrated. The CNR will continue to gain expertise in providing patient care with guidance from a preceptor as needed. The recent licensed registered nurse or re-entry RN will be prepared to participate in interdisciplinary patient care at the conclusion of orientation. The nurse will have the ability to coordinate patient care using an integrated patient care delivery approach that addresses the continuum of care. The CNR actively participates in supporting and meeting the hospital's goals for patient satisfaction and national quality core measures. The CNR is evaluated based on the Benner model of clinical competence. This model recognizes the process of professional development, which moves from beginning understanding and application of nursing principles to expert practice acquired through experience and formal training. Five primary domains define nursing care at MMC: Nursing Process, Clinical Knowledge and Decision Making, Nurse Patient Relationship, Collaboration, and Leadership. It is recognized that CNRs develop skills and abilities as they synthesize knowledge while moving through defined stages of learning. Evaluation is based on how the individual meets defined standards. Serving the greater Stanislaus County with 423 plus acute care beds, Memorial Medical Center provides a full continuum of care including 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, dialysis therapy, diagnostic imaging, intensive care, physical therapy, and home health. Specialized care includes Memorial Regional Cancer Center and Memorial Heart Institute. Minimum Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. * Current RN licensure in the state of California. * A minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical experience in an acute care facility, which were obtained through an accredited school or nursing program. **OR **A minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical experience, which were obtained while employed as an LVN in an acute care facility. **OR **Graduates of external degree programs with no prior nursing experience must have a minimum of 500 hours of recent (within last 12 months) acute care hospital or inpatient long-term care facility experience providing direct patient care. * Must possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. * Basic knowledge of nursing process in addressing physical, psychosocial and psychological needs of patients. Demonstrates basic knowledge of unit specific age criteria for patient population. * Must have the ability to show proof that recent job experience involved the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. * Ability to read, write, hear and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job. * Must be able to travel in accordance with any requirements of your job (if MMC and/or own vehicle used on MMC business, must possess valid California Driver's License and upon request proof of liability insurance). Regular Hours Worked: * Program length is 16 weeks of full time employment - depending on unit specific requirements/previous experience (at hospital discretion). * No time off (vacation) will be granted during these 16 weeks in order for the CNR to gain maximum clinical experience (extraordinary circumstances must be granted by approval of department manager, and CNR Program Coordinator. * No floating to other nursing units will occur during this time unless accompanied by preceptor. * The CNR must work at least 95% of the scheduled clinical hours. A maximum of [2] 12 hour shifts may be missed. If an approved leave of absence or illness causes the CNR to miss scheduled clinical hours while working 1:1 with their preceptor, the shifts missed will be added on to the program schedule. **Primary Location: **California-Central Valley-Modesto **Work Locations: ** **Organization: **Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento