RN Residency Program

Role Overview: The RN Resident supports patient care through participation in a structured 12-month Nurse Residency Program, designed for new graduates with less than six months of experience.

Responsibilities Include

• Performing the Nursing Process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using evidence-based practices.
• Providing patient and family-centered care tailored to cultural and population-specific needs.
• Collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Supporting professional development through specialty/service line programs and NRP sessions.
• Adhering to standards of practice, ethical guidelines, and system policies.
• Participating in orientation phases including system, core, specialty onboarding, and monthly NRP sessions.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license (single state or multi-state compact).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Less than six months of nursing experience.
  
  

Key Attributes: Critical thinking, strong clinical skills, ability to collaborate effectively, and commitment to professional growth. The role emphasizes compassionate, individualized patient care and adherence to nursing standards.