New Grad RN, Observation

Job Requirements Job Summary The Clinical Nurse I (CN I) role is designed for new graduate nurses or nurses with less than 12 months of clinical experience.

The CN I is expected to successfully complete all requirements of Member Organization’s Nurse Residency Program (if applicable) and departmental orientation.

The CN I will achieve practice readiness as defined by UMMS: "The ability to assess and manage each patient's diverse clinical needs while demonstrating the confidence and competence to safely perform and coordinate the interventions needed to provide equitable, comprehensive patient centered care." The CN I provides direct patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and remains accountable for professional practice in alignment with UMMS Mission, Vision, and Values.

Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

Assessment & Care Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments including vital signs, pain, and behavioral status while recognizing and reporting abnormal findings.

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans incorporating patient and family preferences, cultural considerations, and developmental needs.

Clinical Practice Provide safe, timely, and organized patient care through efficient workflow management and clinical reasoning.

Acknowledge and implement provider orders in a timely manner with appropriate evaluation of their relevance to patient condition.

Education, Communication & Collaboration Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members utilizing appropriate communication modalities and chain of command.

Perform effective patient care handoffs and educate patients about treatments using therapeutic communication techniques.

Medication Management Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.

Follows institutional policies, procedures, and best practices for safe medication handling, administration, disposal, and documentation.

Prevention, Safety & Quality Implements and maintains a safe, therapeutic care environment by adhering to hospital safety protocols, infection prevention and control standards, and regulatory requirements.

Completes required documentation including event reports and consent verification.

Professionalism Demonstrate accountability for professional practice by adhering to regulatory standards, institutional policies, and the ANA Code of Ethics.

Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain clinical competence.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.