Residency Coordinator Registered Nurse
Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Oversees and facilitates the Nurse Residency Program following established standards and expectations. Focus on continuing professional development and education for nurses in their first year as a nurse. Various responsibilities focus on developing educational programs and processes to promote professional development for nurses throughout the organization. This process will focus on evidence-based practice and fosters a personal commitment to overall organization success.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional Presentation
- Working Independently
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Develops and revise curriculum for the Nurse Residency Program and transition to practice programs.
- Implements and facilitates the Nurse Residency Program – ensures speakers are planned and present; space is planned and reserved; learners are informed of dates and locations; etc.
- Evaluate the outcomes of the Nurse Residency Program using data collection methods consistent with Vizient.
- Routinely shares outcome data with key stakeholders and advisory committee.
- Revise the Nurse Residency program based on feedback from stakeholders and literature.
- Serves as a strong role model in professional practice as evidenced by robust relationships with staff and members of other departments, effective communications, appropriate resource utilization and sound planning skills.
- Provide guidance to residents regarding orientation and transition to practice; and builds a sense of pride in employees and promotes good morale.
- Guides resident professional development through mentoring, coaching and education.
- Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals when appropriate.
- Provides feedback to resident and managers regarding professional practice issues identified.
- Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
- Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
- healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
- atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
