RN - New Grad Residency Program (May 2027 Grads) - Bloomington/Normal
About The Position
Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Carle Eureka Hospital offer a Nurse Residency Program for new graduate Registered Nurses during their first several months of practice. The program supports the transition from student to professional nursing practice through facilitated learning sessions, group discussions, and reflective self-care sessions. Its content helps new graduates apply best practices, evidence-based care guidelines, and proactive nursing strategies. Nurses receive comprehensive orientation, beginning with classroom instruction and continuing with unit-based orientation alongside a unit preceptor. During residency, new graduate nurses also receive classroom, simulation, virtual reality, and skills sessions led by experienced RNs and Clinical Development Specialists. Topics support professional career development and are tailored to the needs of each group. The program includes attendance at a unit shared governance meeting and opportunities for observational experiences, while building professional relationships and providing specialized support. Available tracks may include Acute Care (Surgical Ortho Unit, MOSU, Acute Rehab, PCU, and CVCU), Behavioral Health/Chemical Dependency, Emergency Department, Intensive Care, and Eureka Med/Surg. Track availability depends on the number of openings. A recruiter will contact applicants to discuss the best fit for department interviews.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
- College diploma in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and consistent with its scope of service.
- Apply procedures and theories relevant to the specific area of practice.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and data to support integration of information by the healthcare team.
- Complete initial patient admission assessments and develop appropriate plans of care based on unit standards and patient and family needs.
- Implement plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures, and modify plans based on ongoing evaluation.
- Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting safety hazards and incidents, and report adverse events to improve quality and safety.
- Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
- Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge.
- Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them.
- Fulfill departmental competency requirements and complete mandatory training and competency modules.
- Work with a nurse preceptor to perform responsibilities required by the unit and patient population.
- Receive and act on constructive feedback about performance and behavior.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
