Residency Coordinator Registered Nurse

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

4d•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
Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required)

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. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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.