Common use of Resident Nurse Clause in Contracts

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 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 '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 's benefit accrual.