Resident Nurse. A registered nurse whose clinical experience after graduation is less than six (6) months, or a registered nurse who is returning to practice with no current clinical training or experience. A resident nurse shall be assigned under the close and direct supervision of a designated preceptor(s) and shall have limited responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Residency shall not exceed six (6) continuous months unless extended in writing for an additional three (3) months when mutually agreed to by the Employer and individual nurse involved. A resident nurse who is required to function continuously without close and direct supervision and who is assigned the same level of responsibilities as a staff nurse shall be compensated at the staff nurse rate of pay. Nurses working under close and direct supervision shall not be assigned charge duty or as a team leader without a staff nurse being present in the unit, except in cases of emergency.
Resident Nurse. A registered nurse whose clinical experience after graduation is less than six (6) months, or a registered nurse who is returning to practice with no current clinical nursing experience in an accredited hospital or skilled nursing facility. A Resident Nurse shall be assigned to an orientation program that provides progressive experiences. A Resident Nurse shall be assigned under the supervision of more experienced nurses and the guidance of a designated preceptor. A Resident Nurse is expected to perform tasks learned in a basic nursing program. The Resident Nurse will be oriented to any new policies, procedures and tasks unique to the Hospital or those that the nurse is uncomfortable in performing. Resident Nurses will not be assigned Charge Nurse responsibilities. It is an expectation that the period of residency will not exceed three (3) months.
Resident Nurse. A registered nurse whose clinical experience after graduation is less than twelve (12) months, or a registered nurse who is returning to practice with no clinical training or experience relevant to the position into which the nurse is hired within the past two (2) years or longer. (See, Section 17.1.2, Resident Nurse/Orientation.)
Resident Nurse. A registered nurse whose clinical experience after graduation is less than six (6) months or a registered nurse who is returning to practice, with no current clinical training or experience in the opinion of Nursing Administration. A resident nurse shall be assigned under the close and direct supervision of designated preceptor(s) and shall have limited responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Residency shall not exceed six (6) continuous months unless extended by mutual agreement between the Employer and individual nurse involved. A resident nurse who is required to function continuously without close and direct supervision and who is assigned the same level of responsibilities as a staff nurse shall be promoted to the position of staff nurse.
Resident Nurse. A registered nurse whose clinical experience after graduation is less than six (6) months, or a registered nurse who is returning to practice with no current clinical training or experience. A resident nurse shall be assigned under the close and direct supervision of a preceptor pursuant to the Employer’s preceptor program, and thereafter under the direct supervision of a designated registered nurse(s) and shall have limited responsibilities as defined by the supervisor. Residency shall not exceed six (6) continuous months unless extended in writing for an additional three (3) months when mutually agreed to by the Employer and individual nurse involved. Resident nurses shall not be assigned charge duty, nor shall resident nurses float during the first six (6) months of their employment. A change from resident nurse to staff nurse shall not alter a nurse’s benefit accrual.
Resident Nurse. A nurse who is hired or transfers into an established residency program or whose clinical experience after graduation is less than nine (9) months; or a nurse who is returning to practice with no current clinical nursing experience. A resident nurse shall be assigned as a team member under close and direct supervision of more experienced nurses and shall be responsible for the direct care of limited numbers of patients. Residency shall not exceed three (3) continuous months and an additional six (6) months when mutually agreed to by the Hospital and individual nurse involved. Close and direct supervision shall be defined as working in conjunction with experienced registered nurses. Nurses working under close and direct supervision shall not be assigned as a team leader.
Resident Nurse. A nurse whose clinical experience after graduation is less than six (6) months, or a nurse who is returning to practice with no current clinical training or experience or is assigned residency status when cross training to a new clinical area. A Resident Nurse shall be assigned under the close and direct supervision of more experienced nurses and shall be responsible for the direct care of limited numbers of patients. Residency shall not exceed six (6) continuous months and for an additional three (3) continuous months when mutually agreed to in writing by the Employer and the individual nurse involved. Close and direct supervision shall be defined as working in conjunction with other nurses. During the review period, nurses working under close and direct supervision shall not be scheduled as the only nurse on the unit for a regularly scheduled shift.
Resident Nurse. A registered nurse whose clinical experience after graduation is less than nine months; or a registered nurse who is returning to practice, with no current clinical experience or training. A resident nurse shall work under the close supervision of more experienced nurses with the assistance of the Clinical Manager or designee as needed until such time as the nurse proves capable of handling the full-time responsibilities of a general duty staff nurse; however, residency shall not exceed six (6) continuous months unless extended in writing for an additional three (3) months when mutually agreed to by the Employer and the individual nurse involved. A resident nurse will be evaluated by his or her supervisor not less than every three months, after written consultation with staff nurses with whom the resident nurse has worked most closely.
Resident Nurse. A graduate nurse whose clinical experience after graduation from a NLN (National League of Nursing) approved nursing program or other program approved by the Hospital is less than six (6) months, or a registered nurse who is returning to practice with no current clinical experience depending upon a nurse's need for residency training pursuant to Section 11.2, Recognition for Past Experience. A resident nurse will be assigned a registered nurse preceptor who works on the same shift and unit as the resident for the purpose of close direction and support during the residency period. Residency shall not exceed six (6) continuous months unless extended in writing by the Hospital. A resident nurse shall not be assigned charge duty, team leader, or precepting functions. A nurse who is accepted into a residency program shall, at time of acceptance, be assigned an FTE which shall become effective upon successful completion of the residency period. At least two weeks prior to the end of residency, the nurse shall apply for a posted position on the unit equal to or greater than assigned FTE status. The nurse shall move into his/her new position at the end of the residency and complete a probationary period of thirty (30) calendar days.
Resident Nurse. A resident nurse is a newly graduated registered nurse or a registered nurse who is hired or transfers to a department that requires specialized training and new skill development. A resident nurse may be offered a residency or will be assigned a preceptor when no formal residency program is available or offered. The residency program consists of classroom hours and a precepted orientation based on the resident's skill level and tailored to meet the resident's need. A nurse who participates in a formal residency shall be required to sign a residency agreement which is attached to this Agreement as Appendix A.
