Nurse Residency Program - White Oak Medical Center (Winter 2027)
About The Position
The Nurse Residency Program is a year-long experience designed to support the transition from college to professional nursing practice. After completion of the residency year, there is a minimum 1-year commitment to the unit of hire. During the first year, the residency team collaborates with unit leaders, preceptors, and the resident to ensure a successful transition. A prescribed orientation period, based on specialty, will be provided. During orientation, the nurse resident will work under the direct supervision of an RN preceptor. Monthly, nurse residents from across the AHC system will attend a 4-hour seminar for debriefing clinical experiences, engaging with leaders, and building community with peers. Continuous support from the Nurse Residency Team is provided throughout the calendar year, and the preceptor will serve as a mentor after the transition to independence.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited ASN, BSN, or MSN program within 12 months prior to cohort start date is required to apply.
- No RN or LPN experience.
- 2.75 GPA preferred.
- Licensed as an RN in the state of MD or compact state is required prior to start date.
- BLS certification (American Heart Association).
- Specialty specific: ACLS (intensive care units, PACU), can obtain after employment.
- Solid analytical, critical thinking and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle a multi-task environment.
- Computer proficiency.
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 costs 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
