RN / Registered Nurse Residency Program - Fostoria - Med/Surg - Full Time - Nights

**$7,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible**

ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital is a 25-bed, acute-care Critical Access Hospital serving the residents of Fostoria and surrounding communities. Patients at Fostoria Community Hospital have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, emergency and surgical facilities, as well as general medical care and inpatient intensive care. We are committed to providing our patients with convenient access to compassionate care and the latest technological advancements in medical care and treatment. Established in 1930, ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital has proudly cared for generations of patients and families.

• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (i.e.:  infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric) as written in the departmental standards.
• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents outcomes related to nursing diagnosis and patient care problems for each patient.   Collaborates with all members of the health care team to promote a seamless patient care continuum.  Coordinates patients plan of care through effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and their significant other(s).
• Utilizes appropriate techniques necessary to control / prevent infections.
• Employs critical thinking skills and sound judgment in all aspects of care Initiates emergency care as necessary and maintains BCLS and other certifications required by the job, i.e. ACLS
• Addresses patient/family education needs considering patient level of comprehension, style of learning, and discharge needs.
• Follows proper chain of command when issues/problems arise and demonstrates appropriate follow-through
• Displays professionalism at all times and maintains patient confidentiality. Lives out the LHA guiding principles and commitment to co-workers and philosophy of care for the department.
• Stays current in field of specialty by actively participating in continuing education and maintaining certifications and annual competencies.
• Actively participates in orienting new staff and contributes to the growth of others.