Medical resident job description
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Example medical resident requirements on a job description
Medical resident requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in medical resident job postings.
Sample medical resident requirements
- M.D. or D.O. from accredited medical school
- Current, valid medical license
- Evidence of successful completion of an accredited residency program
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of relevant medical regulations and laws
Sample required medical resident soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to collaborate with other medical staff
- High degree of empathy and compassion
Medical resident job description example 1
Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital Inc medical resident job description
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We have an exciting supplemental Patient Care Resident opportunity on our Med Surg 2 unit at West Hospital!
The Patient Care Resident (PCR) works under the direction of the registered nurse (RN) as a non-licensed team member. As a non-licensed team member, the PCR provides care to designated patients and supports the patient care team. Job duties include observation of the registered nurse, provision of activities of daily living, mobility assistance, continuous observation including suicide prevention, and ensuring the patient's surroundings are clean and orderly.
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• Requires incumbent be a graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program. For example, the Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Incumbent will sit for the NCLEX exam within six-months of hire into this job with no more than two NCLEX exam attempts without passing/success.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
• Requires ability to apply the organization's personnel policies and procedures.
• Requires up to date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires constant mental awareness and the ability to withstand a high level of tension and stress.
• Requires ability to maintain concentration when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions and variable noise levels. ,Requires ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within a limited time for completion.
• Requires knowledge of procedures; equipment; software and standards related to patient care activities that non-licensed role performs (for example PCA/PCR/PCI).
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Requires ability to perform physically demanding; repetitious movements.
• Requires ability to read and perform basic math.
• Requires ability to organize tasks and attend to details.
• Requires knowledge of principles of good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection of patients; self; and others.
REQNUMBER: 340986
We have an exciting supplemental Patient Care Resident opportunity on our Med Surg 2 unit at West Hospital!
The Patient Care Resident (PCR) works under the direction of the registered nurse (RN) as a non-licensed team member. As a non-licensed team member, the PCR provides care to designated patients and supports the patient care team. Job duties include observation of the registered nurse, provision of activities of daily living, mobility assistance, continuous observation including suicide prevention, and ensuring the patient's surroundings are clean and orderly.
If you are seeking an organization where you can engage expertly, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, join us as we fulfill Our Promise of 'The Best Care, Designed for you!"
Apply teamwork. Apply experience. Apply skill. Apply yourself. And together we can change everything.
• Requires incumbent be a graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program. For example, the Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Incumbent will sit for the NCLEX exam within six-months of hire into this job with no more than two NCLEX exam attempts without passing/success.
• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
• Requires ability to apply the organization's personnel policies and procedures.
• Requires up to date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires constant mental awareness and the ability to withstand a high level of tension and stress.
• Requires ability to maintain concentration when subjected to frequent and varied interruptions and variable noise levels. ,Requires ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within a limited time for completion.
• Requires knowledge of procedures; equipment; software and standards related to patient care activities that non-licensed role performs (for example PCA/PCR/PCI).
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Requires ability to perform physically demanding; repetitious movements.
• Requires ability to read and perform basic math.
• Requires ability to organize tasks and attend to details.
• Requires knowledge of principles of good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection of patients; self; and others.
REQNUMBER: 340986
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Medical resident job description example 2
Methodist Health System medical resident job description
Your Job Requirements:
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas by beginning of the residency required.
• Residency is open to new graduates or experienced RNs with less than one year experience or seeking to enter acute care for the first time.
START DATE:
The residency program begins on .
Residents are required to attend ALL classes and be able to follow the schedule of their assigned preceptors throughout the entire clinical rotation of the residency program. A full-time, 36 hours per week schedule must be maintained throughout the first year of the residency program. Time off requests during the precepted portion of the residency may not be granted.
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 301-bed, full-service, teaching hospital that serves the communities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. With a new 40,000-square-foot, $71 million emergency department expansion in progress , our busy, growing hospital features a newly renovated intensive care unit and a Level III Advanced Trauma Center. Among other distinctions, we have been recognized for our interventional cardiology services including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement services; women and children's services; and more. Methodist Charlton strives to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve - one that is welcoming of the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we've earned:
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Magnet -designated hospital
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Level III Advanced Trauma Facility
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Grade A Hospital Safety Score from The Leapfrog Group
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Accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
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Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission for heart attack, heart failure, chest pain, stroke, pneumonia, surgery, perinatal care, and knee and hip joint replacement
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Chest Pain - MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award by the American Collage of Cardiology for excellence in heart attack care.
Our Care Commitments
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Take Care of Patients
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Take Care of Each Other
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Take Care of Ourselves
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Take Care of Methodist
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Medical resident job description example 3
Trinity Health medical resident job description
Loyola Medicine supports nurses through the first year of employment using the resources and expertise of more experienced nurses to teach and mentor the newest members of our profession. We are committed to the professional development of our nurses at every level of practice.
**Required Application Materials:**
**YOUR APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF YOU UPLOAD THE COMPLETED PORTFOLIO AT THE TIME YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION** **.**
**Please include ONLY the following within your portfolio.**
**All documents listed below must be submitted within ONE document. **
**Cover Letter (optional) **
**Resume**
**2 Narratives (see below)**
**1.** In 250 words or less, describe what led you to apply to our program at Loyola? What led you to pursue a career in healthcare?
**2.** In 250 words or less, describe what professional goals you have for yourself for the next one to three years?
**Program Requirements:**
+ **Candidates must have a valid** **Illinois** **RN license verified by the** **IDFPR** **website by** **time** **of Start Date.** The new graduate nurse may apply for this position prior to completing licenserequirements, butwill be unable to begin work untillicenseis obtained.
+ Candidates must have graduated within the last 12 months and can only have worked as an RN in any capacity no more than within the last12months of beginning of program start.
+ Candidates must have graduated from an accredited BSN/MSN.*** **ADN** **graduate** **s** **considered if a current colleague employed by Loyola Medicine.** **Graduates with an ADN will need to complete BSN within** **3** **years of** **employment**
+ Must possess a BLS CPR card through American Heart Association.
The Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) functions to protect, promote and optimize health and abilities of those in their care. They work to prevent illness and injury, facilitate healing, and alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. They execute their duties through clinical and professional practice standards. Nursing practices evolves over time as one gains experience and knowledge through clinical practice and ongoing learning. The Registered Nurse 1 is a novice nurse working toward competency within the first 18 months of practice.
**Clinical Practice.** Uses the nursing process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation/Coordination/Teaching and Promotion, Evaluation) to guide practice and respond to patient needs.
+ The RN 1 gathers pertinent data and information relative to patients' health status and needs and analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems or issues.
+ The RN 1 identifies expected outcomes or goals of care based on a plan to individualize care and in collaboration with patients, families, groups, communities or populations served.
+ The RN 1 develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected outcomes or goals.
+ Nurses systematically implement the individualized care plan, facilitated the coordination of care with inter and intra-professional colleagues and employs strategies for health teaching and promotion.
+ The RN 1 must evaluate progress toward achieving defined outcomes/goals and change the plan if necessary.
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
**Required Application Materials:**
**YOUR APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF YOU UPLOAD THE COMPLETED PORTFOLIO AT THE TIME YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION** **.**
**Please include ONLY the following within your portfolio.**
**All documents listed below must be submitted within ONE document. **
**Cover Letter (optional) **
**Resume**
**2 Narratives (see below)**
**1.** In 250 words or less, describe what led you to apply to our program at Loyola? What led you to pursue a career in healthcare?
**2.** In 250 words or less, describe what professional goals you have for yourself for the next one to three years?
**Program Requirements:**
+ **Candidates must have a valid** **Illinois** **RN license verified by the** **IDFPR** **website by** **time** **of Start Date.** The new graduate nurse may apply for this position prior to completing licenserequirements, butwill be unable to begin work untillicenseis obtained.
+ Candidates must have graduated within the last 12 months and can only have worked as an RN in any capacity no more than within the last12months of beginning of program start.
+ Candidates must have graduated from an accredited BSN/MSN.*** **ADN** **graduate** **s** **considered if a current colleague employed by Loyola Medicine.** **Graduates with an ADN will need to complete BSN within** **3** **years of** **employment**
+ Must possess a BLS CPR card through American Heart Association.
The Registered Nurse 1 (RN 1) functions to protect, promote and optimize health and abilities of those in their care. They work to prevent illness and injury, facilitate healing, and alleviate suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. They execute their duties through clinical and professional practice standards. Nursing practices evolves over time as one gains experience and knowledge through clinical practice and ongoing learning. The Registered Nurse 1 is a novice nurse working toward competency within the first 18 months of practice.
**Clinical Practice.** Uses the nursing process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation/Coordination/Teaching and Promotion, Evaluation) to guide practice and respond to patient needs.
+ The RN 1 gathers pertinent data and information relative to patients' health status and needs and analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems or issues.
+ The RN 1 identifies expected outcomes or goals of care based on a plan to individualize care and in collaboration with patients, families, groups, communities or populations served.
+ The RN 1 develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected outcomes or goals.
+ Nurses systematically implement the individualized care plan, facilitated the coordination of care with inter and intra-professional colleagues and employs strategies for health teaching and promotion.
+ The RN 1 must evaluate progress toward achieving defined outcomes/goals and change the plan if necessary.
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024