Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track

ChristianaCare•Christiana, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ChristianaCare Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. Research demonstrates that new to practice nurses completing a structured and accredited residency program leads to: Increase in competency, Reduction of error, Reduced self-reported stress, Increase in job satisfaction. Therefore, we are committed to supporting all registered nurses with under one year of experience through a nurse residency specialty track. This exciting curriculum integrates: Lecture and simulation education, Peer support, Up to 16 weeks (as determined by your individual transition to practice needs) of preceptor-led clinical experiences structured to foster critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development. The progressive care nurse resident will complete preceptor-led training on our intermediate or transitional level step-down units at our Newark or Wilmington campuses. The nurse resident completes preceptor-led training followed by continued residency meetings during months 6, 8, 10, and 12 to further develop as professional nurses and integral member of our caregiver team. Upon completion of this program, participants will have built a strong foundation for nursing practice in a fast-paced, challenging environment, bridging care for medically complex patients outside of the Intensive Care Unit. Nurse residents are required to pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position. Upon hire, a commitment agreement to work at the ChristianaCare will be signed. The agreement requires completion of a two years with the requirement to remain on the unit of hire for a minimum of 15 months. Individuals unable to fill this commitment will be charged $10,000.

Requirements

Graduating from accredited nursing school (BSN Preferred)
BLS required
Less than 12 months of nursing experience by the start of the program
Eligible for Delaware license as a Graduate Nurse/Registered Nurse or RN license from a compact state
Upload cover letter and transcripts in PDF format.
Submit a cover letter for the Progressive Care Nurse Residency expressing interest in this specific program/specialty, addressed to Carolyn Gutzmirtl.
Provide Resume and Transcript (unofficial).
Complete one video on-demand interview through Hey Milo.
Have both clinical instructor references completed through Skill Survey.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Complete preceptor-led training on intermediate or transitional level step-down units.
Attend continued residency meetings during months 6, 8, 10, and 12.
Develop critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, quality and safety, and professional development.
Provide a higher level of care.
Pass State Boards and be licensed as a RN in the State of Delaware (or compact state) prior to starting position.
Sign a commitment agreement to work at ChristianaCare for two years, remaining on the unit of hire for a minimum of 15 months.