RN New Grad Resident

St Pauls Senior Services•SAN DIEGO, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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