Nurse Resident - Ambulatory Winter 2027
About The Position
This 12-month program is designed to help new graduate nurses transition confidently into practice after graduating from an accredited nursing program. The program includes a specialized orientation with mentoring from preceptors and clinical nurse specialists. Nurse residents will participate in bi-monthly classes with their cohort, engaging with clinical experts to solve problems and learn about resources supporting their practice. Ambulatory nursing involves working within an interdisciplinary team across all stages of patient care, including wellness, prevention, acute and chronic illness, and end-of-life care. Responsibilities include telephone triage, expanding telehealth services, medication administration, treatments, testing, patient/family education, and managing a high volume of patients. The role requires a high degree of independence and critical thinking. This program is part of a national initiative developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Vizient and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Applicants should apply to either the Ambulatory or Inpatient program, not both. More information can be found on the UW Health careers website.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN or BAN) or Master Degree in Nursing (MSN) completed within the previous 12 months.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
- Current CPR/BLS Certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) completed within the previous 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a 12-month nurse residency program designed for new graduates.
- Experience specialized orientation with mentoring from preceptors and clinical nurse specialists.
- Attend twice-monthly nurse resident classes with cohort members.
- Engage with clinical experts to problem-solve clinical challenges and learn about practice resources.
- Work within an interdisciplinary team in ambulatory nursing across all stages of patient care.
- Perform telephone triage.
- Contribute to growing telehealth opportunities.
- Administer medications.
- Perform treatments and testing.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Assure a plan of care for high volumes of patients.
- Utilize a high degree of independence and critical thinking.
Benefits
- Evening & night shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
