Common use of Resident Nurse Clause in Contracts

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.

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 ’s skill level and tailored to meet the resident's ’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.