Summary
The Graduate Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service skills in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of MyMichigan Health. This individual works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse mentor while carrying out designated skills that she/he has acquired in educational programs and/or orientation. The Graduate Nurse is not permitted to pass medications until licensure has been granted by the State of Michigan.
Responsibilities
The Graduate Nurse, while providing direct patient care, functions under the direct supervision, direction and delegation of the RN mentor.
(30%) Patient Care:
- Provides nursing care under the direction of the RN mentor using the Nursing Process:
- Prioritizes/organizes delegated patient care assignments.
- Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of all interventions.
- Performs technical nursing skills as outlined in standards and procedures manual and as described by unit-specific competencies.
- Engages in reinforcement of patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN mentor.
- Encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning opportunities.
- Completes orientation.
- Care planning for the shift with the RN mentor.
(30%) Communications:
- Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition to the RN mentor.
- Demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others.
(20%) Unit Responsibilities:
- Maintains clean, safe patient care area.
- Handles equipment appropriately. Returns equipment to proper place after its use. Asks questions about its use when necessary.
- Considers cost in using supplies for patient care.
- Assists with completing patient census correctly.
(20%) Personal Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members.
- Actively participates in quality management and continuing education. Updates and maintains knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the area of practice and age(s) of patient population Presents a clean and neat appearance according to the organizational dress code.
Certifications and Licensures
BLS - Basic Life Support
Required Equivalent Experience - Required within 3 months of hire or transfer
TEAM ADVANCED - Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Required Equivalent Experience - Required within 6 months of hire or transfer
Required Education
Education: College Student
Comments: Current enrollment in RN program Education:
High School Diploma
Comments: or GED
Other Information
Required Education, Experience, Training And Skills
Education/Licensure/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred. Experience required: Graduate of a RN school of nursing program or currently completing final course work (i.e. leadership or equivalent) and waiting to take RN State Boards and will be awarded a permanent position upon licensure. Technical knowledge, skills and abilities in: Demonstrates ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills.
