Graduate Nurse Resident- Behavioral Health

MyMichigan Health; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking a Graduate Registered Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing patient care under the supervision of an RN mentor in an ANCC accredited residency program. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be a graduate of an RN program. Strong customer service skills and technical knowledge in nursing are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN school of nursing program or currently completing final course work.
• Technical knowledge and skills in nursing care and practices.
• Ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction of the RN mentor.
• Communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the RN mentor.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient care area.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge in nursing

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an RN school of nursing program

Job description

Summary

The Graduate Registered Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service skills in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of MyMichigan Health. This individual works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor in a collaborative learning environment to successfully transition into clinical practice. The Graduate Nurse Residency Program is an ANCC accredited RN Residency program for new graduate nurses.

Responsibilities

• (25%)* Patient Care: Provides nursing care under the direction of the RN mentor using the Nursing Process: Prioritizes/organizes delegated patient care assignments. Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of all interventions. Performs technical nursing skills as outlined in standards and procedures manual and as described by unit‑specific competencies. Engages in reinforcement of patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN mentor. Encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning opportunities. Completes orientation. Care planning for the shift with the RN mentor.
• (25%)* Communications: Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the RN mentor. Demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others.
• (25%)* Unit Responsibilities: Maintains clean, safe patient care area. Handles equipment appropriately. Returns equipment to proper place after its use. Asks questions about its use when necessary. Considers cost in using supplies for patient care. Assists with completing patient census correctly.
• (25%)* Personal Responsibilities: Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members. Actively participates in quality management and continuing education. Updates and maintains knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the area of practice and age(s) of patient population. Presents a clean and neat appearance according to the organisational dress code.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

The Graduate Nurse, while providing direct patient care, functions under the direct supervision, direction and delegation of the RN mentor.

Certifications and Licensures

• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer
Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management
• Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Required Education

• Education: College Student
• High School Diploma of GED
• Equivalent Experience: High School graduate or equivalent required.

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS

Experience required: Graduate of an RN school of nursing program or currently completing final course work (i.e. leadership or equivalent) and waiting to take RN State Boards and will be awarded a permanent position upon licensure.

The Graduate Nurse has three months to take and pass the RN State Boards or may be separated from the Graduate Nurse position at the manager’s discretion.

Technical knowledge, skills and abilities in: Demonstrates ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.