Nurse Resident - Troy Hospital
Company: Guthrie
Location: Troy
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Sign on Bonus - up to $15,000
Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional,
comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care
environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe,
compassionate, therapeutic, evidence?based quality care to patients
and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the
lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in
the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code
of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.
Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in
the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are
applicable to the specialty. Education, License & Cert: -
Registered Nurse in the State of Practice. Start of BSN program
within 1 year of hire and completed within 4 years of hire
required. BSN in Nursing preferred. - Any previously agreed upon
effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between
individuals and facilities will remain in effect. - Any collective
bargaining contract with specific time frames for obtaining a
Bachelor's degree in nursing will supersede the above point and
will remain in effect. Experience: The Registered Nurse must be a
graduate nurse eligible to take the state board examination or a
registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment and
must complete an IV challenge examination as outlined by the
hospital within the orientation period. In addition, the Registered
Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications
regarding educational requirements during employment. Must maintain
CPR certification and practice. ACLS is unit dependent. Nursing
Unit specifications regarding educational requirements during
employment. Essential Functions: - Employs Nursing Professional
Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates
patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan
of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and
transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and
communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and
maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a
specific area of hire and population served. - Advocates:
Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering
in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values,
and beliefs of those we serve. - Facilitates Learning: Fosters a
learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other
members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities
formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other
members of the healthcare team, and community. - Aligns Practice
with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and
corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into
nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
Aligns patient safety, self?safety, and environmental safety as
equally important for best outcomes. - Engages in Professional
Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices
at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse
Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty
standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates,
and disseminates research and evidence?based practice. - Leader in
Practice Setting & Community: demonstrates leadership as change
agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy,
influence and innovation. In partnering with colleagues
appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with
others as equal members of the inter?professional care team to
integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a
representative of the nursing profession. - It is understood that
this description is not intended to be all?inclusive and that other
duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the
position. - Participates in the planning and presentation of
educational programs. Other Duties: - Proficiency in Information
Technology, such as electronic health records, communication
systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential
functions of the position. - Skilled to work with a wide range of
staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians,
nurses, and ancillary staff. - Ability to use independent, critical
judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery. - Demonstrated
interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive
attitude. - Ability to effectively manage multiple
responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.
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