Overview

Under the supervision and guidance of an assigned RN preceptor, or mentor, the RN Resident develops the basic knowledge and clinical skills necessary to function independently in an RN position. The RN Resident is a recent nursing graduate with less than one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

1. Participates in classroom, simulation, and actual clinical learning experiences to develop professional nursing practice knowledge and skills.2. Provides evidence-based care to patients under the direction and guidance of an assigned preceptor or expert nurse resource. 3. Receives evaluation and feedback, and direct observation by the assigned preceptors, mentors, Nurse Educator and and/or Manager. 4. Recognizes own limitations and is willing to ask for help, assistance, support or expertise as needed. 5. Demonstrates progressive proficiency and independence in performing selected clinical skills.6. Able to synthesize data from multiple sources to effectively determine a course of action and plan of care. 7. Implements a plan of care/nursing actions based on sound scientific rationale.8. Integrates components of the nursing process into the patient’s care experience.9. Demonstrates organizational skill in the prioritization of care, time management and the utilization of time, human and material resources.10. Utilizes effective communication within assigned work group and the broader the interdisciplinary team.11. Displays flexibility, adaptability and self-reliance as a care team member.12. Assumes responsibility for own learning needs and professional development.

Qualifications

Education:

As required by licensure. BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may be required for specific assignments; RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO.

Experience:

Less than one year of RN experience.

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensure

Current applicable state RN license required.BLS Healthcare Provider required.