The Best Fit Program is innovatively designed to provide newly licensed Registered Nurses in depth experiences on three different specialty Med/Surg units at St. Luke's Medical Center. Applicants will work in a cohort for collaboration and support throughout the program. The program participation starts and progresses over the three months of orientation to the RN role. In collaboration with the BFO Program Manager, three specialty med/surg units will be selected for the unit rotations. Through a Realistic Job Preview of each unit's culture, the candidate will determine and chose which unit best fits their career goal for longevity.
***Currently accepting candidates who will be graduating prior to or by May 2024 with anticipated NCLEX to be completed by July 15th, 2024 start date. Apply soon for this next cohort!
Newly increase night shift differential: $5.00 per hourNurse Residency Program for newly licensed RN'sSIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000, payable after hireStudent Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000Tuition Assistance up to $7,200RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora TeammatesMilitary/Veteran FriendlyMajor Responsibilities:
Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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