Nurse Residency Program Coordinator

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with nursing leadership, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the Vizient Nurse Residency and Simulation Center. Responsibilities include the development and maintenance of a dynamic Nurse Residency program that transitions new graduate nurses into the role of staff RN, advances the standard of professional clinical practice, and supports lifelong learning, professional growth, and role competence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Current Iowa Registered Nurse licensure required.
• A minimum of five years of professional nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting, with progressive experiences demonstrating success in nursing or expanded roles.
• Two or more years of formal or informal instructional experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent collaboration, organizational, and management skills.
• Strong technology skills including software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AV equipment, and Electronic Medical Record.
• Ability to be involved in multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities.
• High degree of initiative and judgment.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, maintain working relationships, and develop others.
• Commitment to complete master’s degree within five years of hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing preferred but will consider candidates with an advanced degree in education or health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of the Vizient Nurse Residency Program including recruitment and processing of resident applicants, managing and maintaining documents, files, data on nurse residents, program and speaker evaluations, coordination and distribution of monthly schedules for nurse residents, speakers and facilitators, and leading the Nurse Resident Advisory Council.
• Conducts and/or coordinates classes, skills, labs, sessions, and other activities within the Nurse Residency Program, BLS Resuscitation Lab, and Simulation Center.
• Identifies, implements, coordinates, and evaluates the Nurse Residency Program curriculum, outcomes, and feedback.
• Provides leadership and coaching in the development, instruction, validation, and continuous improvement of program speakers.
• Applies relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics in learner-centered interactions, working with colleagues in maintaining a climate of mutual respect and shared values.
• Collaborates with Clinical Managers, Clinical Directors, Clinical Education, Human Resources, and other Department Directors to drive changes and sources of evidence into the nursing and organizational infrastructure.
• Prepares reports, analyzes and monitors metrics (e.g., financial, turnover, and program).
• Implements necessary corrective plans to maintain Nurse Residency and Simulation Center Program goals.

Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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