RN / Registered Nurse Residency Program - Fremont - Acute Care - Full Time - Nights

Located in Fremont, Ohio, ProMedica Memorial Hospital has served the citizens of Sandusky County and the adjacent communities since 1918. In fact, our hospital was built with funds raised by members of our community on land donated by the family of former United States President, Rutherford B. Hayes.

$7500 bonus eligible

RNs play a vital role in collaboration and implementation of the continuum of care for their patients.  Never the same each day in terms of patient interaction or scope of treatments.  Ideal for candidates that want to use their critical thinking and problem solving skills to make a true difference in their patient�s health and personal lives.  If you are interested we invite you to apply!

Job Roles/Essential Functions

• 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.