New Grad RN Residency Behavioral Health

About the Role

CJW Medical Center is seeking a New Grad RN Resident for the Behavioral Health unit. This is a paid, year-long program designed to provide hands-on experience and develop valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. The RN Resident will transition from student nurse to registered nurse within a supportive environment of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and state/specialty scope and standards of practice.
• Collaborate with medical providers and care team members to provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using the "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage" nursing model.
• Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to support an exceptional patient experience.
• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, documenting care in the patient medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic response, intervening as appropriate for unintended responses.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively address patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) (obtained within 30 days of employment)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (obtained within 1 year of employment)
• Other certifications may be required during employment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
• No previous experience needed.
• Some travel may be needed for training.