RN New Grad Resident
About The Position
San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone. The New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) participates in a structured, 12-month Nurse Residency Program designed to support the transition from newly licensed nurse to competent professional practice. This program includes clinical preceptorship, professional development, and evidence-based learning with a focus on geriatric and community-based care across a variety of settings including skilled nursing, assisted living, outpatient care, and home care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
- Current California RN license or NCLEX-pending (must obtain license within 90 days of hire)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Interest in geriatric and long-term care nursing
- Must be able to clear fingerprints through DOJ and FBI in addition to a drug screen clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience or rotations in elder care or community health
- Bilingual applicants encouraged (Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese preferred)
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to older adults and individuals with chronic conditions
- Perform assessments, administer medications, and document care under RN supervision
- Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Follow infection control, patient safety, and documentation protocols
- Attend didactic sessions on geriatric care, regulatory compliance, and clinical best practices
- Participate in clinical skills labs and simulations
- Complete the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program: a self-paced, evidence-based curriculum focused on professional development, critical thinking, delegation, and ethical practice
- Engage in structured mentoring and preceptor-guided learning experiences
- Participate in monthly debriefings, peer cohorts, and capstone projects
- Reflect on practice through journaling and performance feedback
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life
- Same day pay available!
- Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
- Paid Sick Time
- Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- 403(b) with match
- Child care available
- Employee referral bonuses
- Upward mobility!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
