New Graduate RN Residency Program for ACU

Jefferson Healthcare • Port Townsend, WA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare is offering a 12-month RN Residency Program for new graduate registered nurses seeking a dynamic and enriching transition-to-practice experience. This program includes clinical experiences, didactic education, simulations, and individualized support from experienced nurse educators to prepare novice nurses to provide excellent care. The program emphasizes investing in nurses as the organization's most valuable resource. New graduates 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 individualized attention, shadowing opportunities, 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. The New Graduate Acute Care Unit RN is responsible for providing nursing care based on the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation), promoting continuity of care, and meeting patient needs and expected outcomes. RNs are also expected to delegate and supervise support nursing staff.

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

• Provide nursing care adapted to individual patient needs based on the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Promote continuity of care to ensure patient needs and expected outcomes are met.
• Delegate and supervise support nursing staff who participate 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