Medical Surgical Nursing Residency Coordinator - Level IV
About The Position
In an inpatient setting, the Medical Surgical Nursing Residency Coordinator supports standards of care and provides consultation and expertise in patient care. The role supports activities at the service, nursing practice, and institutional levels, contributing to goal achievement through personal action and facilitation of others. The coordinator provides expert patient care, serves as a resource, consults as requested, and communicates effectively within the unit and service. The position may also involve human resource management, developing and evaluating recruitment and retention strategies, monitoring patient outcomes, and responsibilities at the unit, program, or service level as assigned by leadership. This full-time role coordinates and implements the Adult Medical Surgical Residency program, facilitating new Registered Nurses’ transition into clinical practice. The coordinator also supports medical-surgical pipeline programs, including Explorers, Glide, UR Scholars, and the RN/LPN career pathways program. The position involves direct engagement with residents, preceptors, and unit leadership, as well as administrative responsibilities in collaboration with the Assistant Director, Senior Nursing Professional Development Specialist, NPD team, and nursing leadership to design and evaluate professional development initiatives. The role requires a strong background in onboarding and competency development, and leadership in promoting professional growth. Hours are flexible, including off shifts; the listed work shift is rotating.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing required.
- At least 5 years of medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
- New York State RN license required.
- Strong background in onboarding and competency development.
- Proven leadership in promoting professional growth.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years of experience as a clinical educator or orientation coordinator preferred.
- Certification in Medical-Surgical nursing and/or Professional Development preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement the Adult Medical Surgical Residency program.
- Facilitate the transition of new Registered Nurses into clinical practice.
- Coordinate and support medical-surgical pipeline programs, including Explorers, Glide, UR Scholars, and the RN/LPN career pathways program.
- Engage directly with residents, preceptors, and unit leadership.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director, Senior Nursing Professional Development Specialist, NPD team, and nursing leadership on professional development initiatives.
- Design and evaluate professional development initiatives.
- Support standards of care and provide consultation and expertise in patient care.
- Provide expert patient care, serve as a resource, consult as requested, and communicate effectively within the unit and service.
- Participate in human resource management, develop and evaluate recruitment and retention strategies, and monitor patient outcomes.
- Support activities at the service, nursing practice, and institutional levels and contribute to goal achievement.
- Participate in community and professional organizations to promote nursing’s visibility and future.
- Assume unit-, program-, or service-level responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
