New Graduate RN Residency Program for ACU

Jefferson Healthcare • Port Townsend, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare is committed to providing an exceptional and comprehensive transition-to-practice experience for registered nurse graduates through its 12-month RN Residency Program. This program combines clinical experiences with didactic education, simulations, and individualized support from experienced nurse educators to prepare novice nurses for excellent patient care. The program emphasizes the organization's investment in its nursing staff. Participants can expect 12-16 weeks of orientation with 1:1 preceptor supervision, ongoing support from nurse educators for the first year, smaller cohort sizes for personalized attention, shadowing opportunities across the organization, and the chance to cross-train to other departments. The RN will be hired into the New Graduate RN Residency Program and must complete all associated training and education.

Requirements

• Current resume
• Two professional letters of reference
• An essay describing how you decided to become a RN, strengths/talents you can offer the team, and what you hope to take away from the program, and why you were drawn to the department you chose
• Current Washington state RN license in good standing
• BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification required within 6 months of hire
• NIHSS Certification required within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care adapted to individual patient needs based on the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Promoting continuity of care to ensure patient needs and expected outcomes are met.
• Delegating and supervising support nursing staff in the provision of care.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits, including low insurance premiums for individuals and families.
• Sign-on Bonus Eligible!
• Opportunities for advancement
• Hands-on training

What This Job Offers

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