As our community navigates the impact of COVID-19, your role in caring for patients is more important than ever. Our goal is to give you the tools and the knowledge you need to safely begin your practice as part of the Nursing Team at Atrium Health. Just as important, we want to protect your health, which is why we are transitioning to a new format effective March 23, 2020. Please review the following carefully:
We appreciate your patience and welcome your feedback as we implement this new model, which will be in effect until our Infection Prevention Team and Emergency Operations Center advise that COVID-19 precautions are no longer needed.
SCHEDULE: Your schedule the first week will vary by your practice setting. Review the schedule by clicking the appropriate setting in the table below. We are grateful for your patience and understanding as we work to provide training in the safest possible environment.
| Setting | Description |
| Acute Care | Inpatient settings including Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Pre-Operative, PACU & Women’s Services |
| Ambulatory | Includes Healthy@Home, Medical Group & Levine Cancer Institute |
| Emergency Department | Includes Behavioral Health, Freestanding, & Pediatric Behavioral Health EDs |
| Specialty Areas | Includes Hospice, MedCenter Air & Operating Room Settings |
| Skilled Nursing | Includes Huntersville Oaks, Jesse Helms & Sardis Oaks |
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| Day/Time | Location/Format | Details |
| Monday 0800 -1600* |
Center for Learning & Development |
Nurse Orientation Introduction Atrium Health Badge Pick-Up Part I Validations Bring wired headphones/earbuds End time may vary* |
| Tuesday |
If completing Part II Validations: Remote |
If you need to complete additional validations on Tuesday, return to Building K. Time will vary based upon group assignments. |
| Wednesday 2 -5 pm |
Remote Electronic Health Record Training: |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. Your Virtual Canopy class has a scheduled begin time Wed-Fri. Check your email for details. |
| Thursday 1 - 5 pm |
Remote Electronic Health Record Training: |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. |
| Friday 8 AM - 4 PM |
Remote Electronic Health Record Training: |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. |
Once required e-learning for Nurse Orientation and Electronic Health Record training is complete, you may begin orientation in your clinical setting.
| Day/Time | Location/Format | Details |
| Monday 0800 - 1600* |
Center for Learning & Development NOTE: You are required to present a valid photo ID to pick-up your Teammate Photo ID badge. |
Nurse Orientation Introduction Atrium Health Badge Pick-Up Bring wired headphones/earbuds End time may vary* |
| Tuesday |
Remote |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. You must also complete assigned online Canopy learning in order to attend the virtual Electronic Health Record class on Wednesday. |
| Wednesday 8 AM - 1:30 PM |
Remote Electronic Health Record Training: |
Time details sent via email. |
Ambulatory Nurses: For the remainder of the week, follow the schedule provided by your Educator/Leadership teams. Your assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning is available in PeopleLink and should be completed by the end of this week.
For questions regarding Skills Optimization classes, contact Kathleen.Wellington@atriumhealth.org.
| Day/Time | Location/Format | Details |
|
Monday |
Center for Learning & Development NOTE: You are required to present a valid photo ID to pick-up your Teammate Photo ID badge. |
Nurse Orientation Introduction Atrium Health Badge Pick-Up Part I Validations Bring wired headphones/earbuds End time may vary* |
| Tuesday |
If completing Part II Validations: Virtual Teams Check in at 10 AM: |
If you need to complete additional validations on Tuesday, return to Building K. Time will vary based upon group assignment. |
| Wednesday | Remote If you have access to computer and internet, you may log in from home to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning content. |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. |
| Thursday | Remote If you have access to computer and internet, you may log in from home to complete assigned e-learning content. |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. |
| Friday 8 AM - 4 PM |
Remote Electronic Health Record Training: |
Your Virtual Canopy class has a scheduled begin time. Check your email for details. |
Once required e-learning for Nurse Orientation and Electronic Health Record training is complete, you may begin orientation in your clinical setting.
| Day/Time | Location/Format | Details |
| Monday 0800 - 1600* |
Center for Learning & Development NOTE: You are required to present a valid photo ID to pick-up your Teammate Photo ID badge. |
Nurse Orientation Introduction Atrium Health Badge Pick-Up Part I Validations Bring wired headphones/earbuds End time may vary* |
| Tuesday |
If completing Part II Validations: |
If you need to complete additional validations on Tuesday, return to Building K. Time will vary based upon group assignment. If you have access to computer and internet, you may log in from home to complete assigned e-learning content. |
| Wednesday |
Remote |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. |
| Thursday | Remote If you have access to computer and internet, you may log in from home to complete assigned e-learning content. |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. |
| Friday | Remote If you have access to computer and internet, you may log in from home to complete assigned e-learning content. |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. |
Once required e-learning for Nurse Orientation is complete, you may begin orientation in your clinical setting.
| Day/Time | Location/Format | Details |
| Monday 0800 |
Center for Learning & Development NOTE: You are required to present a valid photo ID to pick-up your Teammate Photo ID badge. |
Nurse Orientation Introduction Atrium Health Badge Pick-Up Bring wired headphones/earbuds *End time may vary |
| Tuesday |
Report to your job location to complete online learning courses. |
Continue to complete assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning. |
For the remainder of the week, follow the schedule provided by your Educator/Leadership teams. Your assigned Nurse Orientation e-learning is available in PeopleLink and should be completed by the end of this week.
Once required e-learning for Nurse Orientation is complete, you may begin orientation in your clinical setting.
| How will I be paid? | Report your worked hours to your manager via email by the end of the day Friday to ensure that your time is entered appropriately. The content of your first week should total no more than 40 hours and reflect breaks 30 minutes or greater. Include all start and stop times. |
| Who can help me if I cannot log-in? | If you are unable to log in, please contact the Service Center at 704-446-6161. |
| When may I report to my unit? | You may not participate in patient care until all required validations and e-learning are complete. Take advantage of the time available this week to complete these requirements so that you can be best prepared to begin orientation on your unit. |
| I have questions about Benefits. | (704) 631-1500 | toll-free: 1-833-631-1500 HRServiceCenter@AtriumHealth.org |
| I do not have access to a computer or internet. | You are welcome to return to the Center for Learning & Development between the hours of 0800 – 1700 any day this week to use our Open Computer Lab. Be sure to bring ear buds. |
| How do I log into the Electronic Health Record Virtual Class? | Look for email instructions and meeting planner for access to your virtual classroom. Your email instructions will include information for any pre-requisite online learning required and any additional instructions you may need. |
| What is my schedule after this week? | Contact your manager for details of your schedule beyond the first week. |
For other questions, contact Kara Hedvig Evans for assistance: Kara.Hedvig@atriumhealth.org
