Nurse Resident RN Colorado
About The Position
The Nurse Resident is part of a structured program for new graduate Registered Nurses, supporting the transition into direct clinical care and reinforcing competencies gained through formal nursing education. Residents progressively develop knowledge and skills in patient safety, clinical performance improvement, and applying the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The role emphasizes competency development and leadership in a supportive healthcare environment, with continuous learning focused on patient/customer focus, teamwork, and critical thinking. The resident builds skills in evidence-based practice, the nursing process, critical thinking, and problem-solving to provide holistic care across the lifespan and care continuum. They learn to collaborate and communicate with the interprofessional team to support effective patient care and desired outcomes, and develop accountability for their practice, delegated care, and care coordination. Residents are expected to support colleagues respectfully, maintain knowledge of nursing practice, and take responsibility for their professional development. The role also requires a basic understanding of healthcare risks and the ability to help reduce them, assess patient ailments and injuries, and implement treatment plans. Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates. Candidates must graduate and be licensed before the March 1, 2027 start date. Those graduating after that date, or unable to take the NCLEX in time, are encouraged to consider reapplying for the Summer 2027 cohort.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
- Zero (0) to twelve (12) months of professional nursing (RN) experience.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, or in the state of primary residency if that state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Must graduate and be licensed before the March 1, 2027 start date.
- Additional certifications may be required based on the population(s) served and services provided.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Build skills in evidence-based practice, the nursing process, critical thinking, and problem-solving to provide holistic care across the lifespan and care continuum.
- Learn to collaborate and communicate with the interprofessional team to support effective and efficient care delivery and desired patient outcomes.
- Develop accountability for own practice, delegated care, and coordination of care delivery.
- Behave in a manner that supports colleagues and maintains respect, trust, and dignity.
- Acquire and maintain nursing practice knowledge and take responsibility for professional development.
- Understand risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment and take steps to reduce those risks.
- Assess patient ailments and injuries and implement a treatment plan.
- Progressively develop competencies in patient safety and clinical performance improvement.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance for candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
