Position Summary

The Transitional Nursing Resident is responsible for patient related clerical activities, unit clerical duties, computerized order entry procedures, and other unit activities, as applicable. The Transitional Nursing Resident must be able to provide and understand the specific communication needs of patients, families, and visitors. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Transitional Nursing Resident provides focused non-licensed clinical care for patients throughout the age continuum including phlebotomy, basic nursing skills, etc., and environmental assistance to facilitate quality service and improve patient outcomes. The Transitional Nursing Resident will document and communicate with team members in a timely manner the patient progress, needs and problems. The goal of this position is to build professional relationships with department team members and prepare for easy transition into a SRHS Registered Nurse position.

Transitional Nursing Residents will complete PCA/ISA onboarding classes, ACLS, Arrhythmia, and BLS (if needed). They will work in a PCA/ISA capacity until they have passed NCLEX and are moved to a RN position.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Immediate Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• Senior Practicum Completion/Accepted RN position with SRHS

License/Registration/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (within 4 weeks of hire date)

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Basic Computer Skills
• Assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, timely and courteous manner.
• Performs personal hygiene care with respect to privacy, dignity and needs of the patient
• Offers back rubs, prepares for mealtimes and sleep hours
• Delivers meals/snacks and water in a timely manner
• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intake, and output with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Documents written and verbal communication, which is timely and effective, communicates changes in patient status, actual and potential needs of patient/families/visitors to registered nurse.
• Provides care relative to the age-specific needs of the patient on the unit by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development
• Appropriately responds to Code Alert/ Facility Alerts
• Attends and successfully completes ACLS, BLS (if required), and Arrythmia courses
• Communicates NCLEX test date with recruiter and hiring nurse manager
• Remain in good standing to transition from Resident Transitional Nursing to RN position
• Gain experience in communication, clinical experience, and confidence
• Complies with appropriate regulatory agencies’ requirements, e.g., DHEC, DNV, etc.
• Complete training and orientation for all Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Inpatient Service Associate (ISA) responsibilities

1. Bathing

a. shower

b. bed

2. Personal Hygiene

a. Incontinent Care

b. Mouth Care

c. Nail Care

d. Bed Making

e. Care of Dentures

f. Hair Care

3. Personal Care

a. Back rubs

b. Call lights within reach

c. Side rails up/bed low position

d. Anticipates needs

e. Prepares patients for meals

f. Delivers and collects meal trays

g. Assists with feedings

h. Provides fresh water and nourishments

4. Unit Activities

a. Puts supplies away

b. Keeps refrigerator clean and organized and ensures all contents are within current date of use.

c. Straightens, tidies and organizes clean/dirty utility rooms

d. Performs other activities as assigned.

5. Special Procedures

a. Applies, removes and records as directed non-sterile heat and cold therapy.

b. Assists with admissions, discharges, transferring and placing patients.

c. Empty drainage devices

1. Foley bags

2. ostomy bags

3. oral/NG suction catheter

4. records and advises nurse of findings

d. Collects as directed and records routine non-sterile specimens.

1. urine

2. feces

3. sputum

e. Performs and records peri and Foley catheter care as directed

f. Measures and records PO intake and output

g. Takes and records height and weight as directed

h. Performs as directed turning, positioning, coughing and deep breathing patients.

i. With proven competency, performs other functions for specialty areas (enemas, placement of monitoring leads, documentation).

• Must be able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.
• Must be able to withstand many long hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting.
• Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be able to work as a team member with peers, staff, and members of other disciplines as it relates to infants, toddlers, school age children, adolescents, early adults, middle adults, and late adults.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and other healthcare team members.
• Other duties as assigned