Nurse Residency Program (RN), Medical Surgical Unit - Full Time Nights

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center • Windsor, VT

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About The Position

We are looking for a New Graduate RN to join a critical access hospital team. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the nurse provides lifesaving care for patients of all ages and disease processes while developing skills learned in nursing school. The role includes learning focused assessments, IV placement, Code Team response, and management of cardiac medications and drips for critical care patients.

The nurse residency program supports newly graduated RNs as they transition to hospital nursing practice. It begins with an intensive three-week orientation with nurse educators covering triage, interprofessional collaboration, trauma-informed care, opioid and alcohol withdrawal assessment and treatment, ECG interpretation, and wound care. Over the following 19–24 weeks, the nurse resident is paired with a preceptor to develop bedside skills and meets with educators for additional clinical skill development.

After the initial onboarding period, the new graduate collaborates with nurse educators, the nurse manager, and other department members to create a practice improvement project. This supports integration into professional practice and connection with colleagues. After one year of employment, opportunities are available to transition into other departments. Growth within the Dartmouth Health system is encouraged and supported. Applicants accepted into the nurse residency program are guaranteed full-time employment.

Requirements

• New Graduate RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifesaving care for patients of all ages and disease processes as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Develop proficiency in focused assessments, IV placement, Code Team response, and management of cardiac medications and drips for critical care patients.
• Participate in the three-week orientation with nurse educators.
• Work with a preceptor for 19–24 weeks to develop bedside skills and meet with educators for additional clinical skill development.
• Collaborate with nurse educators, the nurse manager, and other department members to create a practice improvement project after the initial onboarding period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed