2026 Winter Nursing Residency

Sarah Bush Lincoln • Mattoon, IL

144d • $37 - $57

About The Position

Nursing Residents have completed an accredited RN program but have not yet passed the NCLEX Exam. Works as an integral part of the patient care team and assists in the provision of direct patient care. Once the NCLEX Exam is passed and the State of Illinois has issued an RN License they move to an RN role. Our Nursing Residency for Spring 2024 RN grads will start in February 2026! Candidates must be a graduate from an accredited Nursing School and be eligible to sit for their NCLEX.

Requirements

• ADN (Required)
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support W/I 90 Days - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Responsibilities

• Applies cardiac monitor in alignment with approved policies, procedures, and physician orders.
• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data.
• Completes assigned tasks in alignment with infection control standards.
• Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues.
• Documents and reports care delivered to patients under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and/or other disciplines.
• Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards.
• Actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
• Provides direct age-appropriate care to patients under the supervision of the RN or Patient Care Leader.
• Assists with activities of daily living, performs EKG’s and finger stick blood sugars and bladder scans.
• Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
• Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.
• Supports relationship-based care.
• Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

Benefits

• Career development through continuing education and on-site training.
• Professional and personal development programs.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• On-site classroom learning programs and internet courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees