Graduate Nurse Resident - Cox Monett Hospital - CoxHealth : Job Details

LIVE OUT YOUR PASSIONGraduate Nurse ResidencyCoxHealth is a diverse network of medical professionals caring for the Ozarks. Continuing education is part of our culture of innovation. With over 3,000 nurses serving six hospitals, our graduate nurse residency program is just one way we support new nurses. We also offer help, such as relocation assistance to make the move a bit easier.The graduate nurse residency program is provided throughout your first year as a new nurse and acts as a supplement to the unit-based orientation and clinical classes you attend during your orientation to nursing at CoxHealth. The residency in Springfield is accredited with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor possible for such a program, and the only accredited residency of its kind in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.The nurse residency program is a skill-focused orientation, transitioning into professional development around the fourth month. The program teaches you tools for communication, self-care, and stress management, and offers advice on how to navigate other professional development opportunities, such as our clinical ladder and specialty certification assistanceProgram Progression takes part in phases:Phase I - A unit-specific orientation with a focus on classroom theory, practicum, clinical time with an experienced preceptor, simulation, and hands-on skills learning. This mandatory phase varies in length depending on the unit and many overlap with Phase II.Phase II - These classes focus on additional skills and specific transition to professional practice topics. Participation is mandatory; classes are offered at a variety of dates and times throughout the month.The program consists of the following nine courses:Patient and nurse outcomesContinuous improvementCritical thinking and delegationStress Management and self-careEffective communicationInformatics, advanced Cerner clinical internet resourcesEvidence-based practice and researchBusiness and healthcare leadershipProfessional development opportunitiesJob RequirementsEducationRequired: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved programExperienceNo prior experience requiredSkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate effective leadership abilitiesExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong critical thinking/problem solving skillsFlexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environmentLicensure/Certification/RegistrationMust take and pass NCLEX exam within 90 days of nursing school graduationBLS must be obtained within 90 days