Common use of Resident Nurse Clause in Contracts

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 currentclinical 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 ofthitiy (30) calendar days.

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 currentclinical 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 ofthitiy of thirty (30) calendar days.