January 2027: Graduate Nurse / Nurse Resident Program - JACKSON, MI
About The Position
This is a Graduate Nurse / Nurse Resident Program position at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, a 420-bed, Level II Trauma, Magnet-designated organization located in South Central Michigan. The program is designed to assist novice nurses in transitioning from entry-level advanced beginners to competent professional nurses. The twelve-month program will be facilitated by academic and clinical faculty/preceptors focused on developing critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. The program supports novice nurses in delivering safe, quality care within a collaborative interprofessional healthcare team environment, with additional support from peer groups, competency reviews, and workshops. Nurse residents will interpret and implement the philosophy and goals of Henry Ford Health, function within established guidelines, and develop therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. They will also participate in finding and implementing solutions for variances from patient goals to promote optimum patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with less than six (6) months of experience in a related area of nursing practice.
- Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire.
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire.
- Successfully passes NCLEX-RN and holds an active, unrestricted license within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- BLS Health care provider certification preferred. Successfully completes within orientation.
Responsibilities
- Assist the novice nurse transitioning from entry-level advanced beginner to competent professional nurse.
- Develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
- Deliver safe, quality care within a collaborative interprofessional healthcare team environment.
- Interpret the philosophy and goals of Henry Ford Health to others in the work setting.
- Function within established guidelines.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and develop therapeutic relationships with patients, their families, and other professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care.
- Participate in finding solutions for variances from patient goals.
- Engage in implementation of solutions promoting optimum patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Full Time Benefit Eligible Position
- Sign-On Bonus offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
