Director of Nursing Residency Program

St. John's Riverside Hospital • City of Yonkers, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the Westchester community, known for its high-quality, compassionate care and advanced medical technology. Founded in the 1890s, the hospital has a long-standing tradition of service, with the Cochran School of Nursing, established in 1894, being the oldest hospital-based nursing school in the metropolitan area. Nursing staff are considered the heart and soul of the hospital, providing superior, patient and family-focused care. St. John's Riverside Hospital is committed to enhancing patient quality of life through elevated services and advanced technology. The hospital is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment practices.

Requirements

• Current valid NYS Registered Nurse license
• Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Professional Development, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive nursing leadership experience required
• Experience in nursing education, nursing professional development, residency programs, workforce development, or transition-to-practice programs
• Experience with program development, curriculum design, competency assessment, and outcome evaluation
• Graduate degree or higher, with either the baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing required
• Demonstration of education and/or experience in adult learning principles required
• Maintaining accountability for program development, design, implementation, and evaluation required
• Required to serve as the primary ANCC PTAP contact.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) preferred
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) preferred
• NEA-BC, NE-BC, or other nursing leadership certification preferred
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), PhD, EdD, or related doctoral degree preferred
• Experience leading an ANCC PTAP-accredited program preferred
• Experience managing accreditation processes
• Experience with nursing workforce retention initiatives

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic, operational, educational, and fiscal leadership for the organization's ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) accredited or accreditation-seeking RN Residency Program.
• Accountable for the development, design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the residency program.
• Serves as the organization's designated Program Director for ANCC PTAP accreditation.
• Ensures the successful transition of newly licensed registered nurses into professional practice through a structured residency experience.
• Collaborates with executive leadership, educators, managers, preceptors, academic partners, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to promote nursing competency, retention, workforce development, and nursing excellence.
• Serves as the primary liaison with ANCC PTAP and is accountable for maintaining accreditation standards, demonstrating program outcomes, and supporting organizational strategic goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager