Nurse Residency Program - Shady Grove Medical Center (Winter 2027)

Adventist HealthCare • Rockville, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Residency Program at Shady Grove Medical Center is a year-long experience designed to support the transition from college to professional nursing practice. Adventist HealthCare, a faith-based organization with over a century of experience in the Maryland area, is seeking a Nurse Resident who will embrace its mission of extending God’s care through healing. This program provides continuous support from a Nurse Residency Team, unit leaders, and a preceptor. Nurse residents participate in monthly seminars for debriefing clinical experiences, engaging with leaders, and building community. A prescribed orientation period, based on specialty, includes direct supervision by an RN preceptor. After the residency year and a minimum 1-year commitment to the unit of hire, residents are eligible to transfer within the Adventist HealthCare system.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited ASN, BSN, or MSN program within 12 months prior to cohort start date is required to apply.
• 2.75 GPA preferred.
• No previous RN or LPN experience.
• Licensed as an RN in the state of MD or compact state is required prior to start date.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Solid analytical, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle a multi task environment.
• Computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS (intensive care units, PACU), can obtain after employment.

Responsibilities

• Attends all assigned learning activities and clinical experiences.
• Arrives on time and prepared.
• Completes all clinical and classroom assignments and maintains an 80% minimum passing grade.
• Rotates shifts according to program and/or preceptor’s schedule.
• Responsible for all cost associated with required books, materials, equipment, and transportation (some training may be off site).
• Works closely with preceptor, CNS, educators, and program coordinator to integrate and maximize learning.
• Participates in regular evaluation sessions to obtain/provide feedback on individual performance and Nurse Residency Program, completes competency documentation.
• Completes an Evidenced-Based Practice Project prior to program completion.

Benefits

• Work life balance through non rotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Competitive comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, PTO and 403B retirement plan with matching and 3 year vesting)
• 100% Coverage for inpatient care – at Adventist HealthCare facilities
• 100% Coverage for urgent care nationwide – after copay
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree