What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Resident - Med Surg position at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital?
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POSITION STANDARDS
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Current New Graduate Temporary RN License from New Hampshire BON
- Current BCLS certification required upon hire
- ACLS will be required by month six
- Recent clinical experience with an accredited school of nursing
- Previous health care experiences an asset
- The Registered Nurse cares for newborn through geriatric patients (depending on unit).
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POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
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Physical Activity:
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Sitting - 34% to 66%
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Standing - 67% to 100%
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Walking - 67% to 100%
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Bending - 67% to 100%
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Squatting - 67% to 100%
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Crouching - 67% to 100%
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Kneeling - 34% to 66%
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Reaching - 67% to 100%
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Upper Extremity:
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Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%
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Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
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Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33%
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Initial pull up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33%
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Sustained push up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33%
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Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33%
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Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100%
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Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100%
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PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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Position Objective-
Nurse Resident Program
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Performance Expectation
- The Graduate Nurse, under the supervision of a preceptor or charge nurse, is responsible to meet the complete nursing needs of assigned patients utilizing the nursing process and following medical orders
- The Graduate Nurse is responsible to perform in accordance to the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, CMS guidelines, the Patient/Resident Bill of Rights and the applicable governing body standards of care
- Temporary Graduate License to be replaced with an RN nursing license within 120 days of being issued the temporary license
- To follow all performance expectations of the RN job description of the assigned unit under the supervision of a preceptor or charge nurse.
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