New Graduate RN- Medical Surgical & ED Nurse Residency - Downtown & Northeast

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The New Graduate Nurse Residency is a supervised program for newly graduated nurses entering Medical Surgical and Emergency Department practice. It provides didactic instruction and clinically supervised experience to help residents develop basic care and critical-thinking skills, identify and plan individual patient care, and transition into the role of a primary care nurse. The program aims to foster nursing growth and critical-care skills in a team-oriented environment. Residents attend weekly four-hour classes and work alongside experienced nurses selected for their precepting, mentorship, and team-building strengths. The program also includes scheduled orientation, weekly conferences, and hands-on EKG instruction and testing. Residents work with a preceptor for three 12-hour shifts each week. The position is listed as 36 hours per week, or 40 hours per week during the first 12 weeks because of classroom sessions.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing required.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to meet the listed physical, sensory, and mobility requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, and exerting force.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Critical thinking, adaptability, communication, flexibility, teamwork, receptiveness to feedback, self-direction, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

Use critical thinking and research skills to identify, plan, and provide individualized patient care in Medical Surgical and Emergency Department settings.
Participate in didactic instruction, scheduled orientation, and weekly conferences.
Complete hands-on EKG education and testing.
Work with a preceptor for three 12-hour shifts each week and learn alongside experienced nurses.
Transition into the role of a primary care nurse.