Program Manager - Nursing Residency

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth Southwest is seeking a Nursing Residency Program Manager in Vancouver, Washington.

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall management of the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Nurse Residency Program (NRP) in support of the nursing professional practice model at PeaceHealth as the newly licensed registered nurse (NLRN) transitions from student to professional. Acts as a consultant for nursing units seeking to hire nurse residents and meets with nursing leadership to ensure structure and supports are in place to successfully expand the nurse residency program. Collaborates with the clinical education department to assure the orientation program supports the NRP program training needs to achieve the objective of the competency-based orientation needs for the nurse resident. Works with the nursing leadership and clinical nurse education teams to ensure consistency in program implementation and evaluation. The program manager will also assist with operational needs for cohort coordination as needed.

• Coordinates the New Grad RN Residency program for an assigned community including applicant screening to recruit new grad residents.
• Refines and maintains the NRP to meet educational support needs of the nursing department.
• Nurtures the Nurse Residency Program philosophy, policy and objectives for nurse residents to facilitate their smooth transition into the PeaceHealth model of professional nursing practice
• Communicates and coordinates with human resources on the entry of the graduate nurse resident into the program, including requisite screening/ assessment, interviewing and onboarding/orientation and the competency verification process to facilitate integration into the health system.
• Acts in a leadership role for the Nurse Residency Program, articulating program needs, and reporting program issues to the Director of Nursing Education and Development. Provides leadership and supervision to personnel associated with the residency program.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of new graduate talent pipelines for the program. Collaborates with stakeholders to develop innovative strategies for retention, positive interprofessional and staff relations.
• Functions as liaison between disciplines and departments ensuring a smooth coordination of entry into units, communicating and collaborating with many different members of the inter-professional care team.
• Serves as an operational liaison for all residency program needs. Including monitoring budget, staffing and reporting facilitation issues to the nursing leadership team and education team.
• Regularly meets with unit nursing leadership to discuss residents’ progress and addresses performance issues and takes corrective action as necessary; collaborates on performance reviews with assigned unit nursing leadership.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, desired patient-centered outcomes, and organizational outcomes. Establishes credibility with physicians, management team members, and outside business partners and customers.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Regularly reviews Nurse Residency data and program outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Masters of Nursing from an accredited school
• Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical area of practice.
• Minimum of 3 years nurse educator experience.
• Registered Nurse
• Nursing Professional Development Certification required within 3 years of hire.
• Basic Life Support
• Basic Life Support Instructor within 1 year of hire.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Models and promotes professionalism in nursing practice.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications and a variety of equipment or technology tools. 
• Ability to engage learners and apply adult learning techniques as well as a variety of education technology methodologies. 

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $55.98 – $83.96. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Salary : $56 - $84