POSITION STANDARDS Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Current New Graduate Temporary RN License from New Hampshire BON Current BCLS certification required upon hire ACLS will be required by month six Recent clinical experience with an accredited school of nursing Previous health care experiences an asset The Registered Nurse cares for newborn through geriatric patients (depending on unit). Physical Activity: Sitting - 34% to 66% Standing - 67% to 100% Walking - 67% to 100% Bending - 67% to 100% Squatting - 67% to 100% Crouching - 67% to 100% Kneeling - 34% to 66% Reaching - 67% to 100% Upper Extremity: Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100% Push/Pull/Lift/Carry: Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33% Initial pull up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33% Sustained push up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33% Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33% Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100% Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100% PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

Position Objective Nurse Resident Program

 

Performance Expectation The Graduate Nurse, under the supervision of a preceptor or charge nurse, is responsible to meet the complete nursing needs of assigned patients utilizing the nursing process and following medical orders The Graduate Nurse is responsible to perform in accordance to the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, CMS guidelines, the Patient/Resident Bill of Rights and the applicable governing body standards of care Temporary Graduate License to be replaced with an RN nursing license within 120 days of being issued the temporary license To follow all performance expectations of the RN job description of the assigned unit under the supervision of a preceptor or charge nurse.