Registered Nurse Resident

JOB SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Nurse Residency Manager, performs nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department under the direction of a Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director. Participate in learning activities, classroom lectures, etc. provided through the St. Francis Nurse Residency Program. Plan,
provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy. Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Relate effectively with other
shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative
Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in the clinical evaluation and care of patients in a variety of patient care settings in order to achieve the competencies required by the residency program.
Communicates with the attending physician regarding the results of evaluations, physical examinations, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and intended/performed interventions.
Participates in research programs and educational presentations as required by residency program.
Works effectively in various healthcare delivery settings and systems relevant to clinical specialty.
Maintain and facilitate the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations Served
□ Does not treat or care for patients.
X Neonate (<30 days)
X Infant (<1 year)
X Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)
X Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)
X Adolescent (13 and <17 years)
X Young Adult (17 to <30 years)
X Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)
X Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
□ Demographic
□ Clinical
□ Insurance
□ Financial
X Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Bending/Stooping X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Climbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Kneeling X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Reaching □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Running X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Sitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Squatting X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Hearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Seeing Far □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Medication X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Latex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education
X Associate’s Degree in Nursing X Required

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licenses:
Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN)