Residency Program Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Hot Springs, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Graduate Nurse Residency Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the facility's Nurse Residency Program, ensuring a smooth transition-to-practice experience for newly licensed nurses. This position serves as a mentor, advocate, resource, and program coordinator while fostering professional growth, engagement, retention, and clinical confidence among nurse residents. The coordinator works collaboratively with Nursing Leadership, Clinical Educators, Human Resources, Workforce Solutions, Preceptors, Mentors, and department leaders to ensure successful implementation of all program components and best practices. The role promotes a culture of excellence, professional development, and nurse retention while supporting organizational goals and quality outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• RN License required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supporting the facility's Nurse Residency Program.
• Ensuring a smooth transition-to-practice experience for newly licensed nurses.
• Serving as a mentor, advocate, resource, and program coordinator.
• Fostering professional growth, engagement, retention, and clinical confidence among nurse residents.
• Working collaboratively with Nursing Leadership, Clinical Educators, Human Resources, Workforce Solutions, Preceptors, Mentors, and department leaders to ensure successful implementation of all program components and best practices.
• Promoting a culture of excellence, professional development, and nurse retention.
• Supporting organizational goals and quality outcomes.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
• Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED