Job Description

New Graduate Registered Nurse- Acute Care Unit

Bonus Eligible!

Are you a registered nurse graduate seeking a dynamic and enriching RN residency program? Jefferson Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive transition-to-practice experience for registered nurse graduates. Our RN Residency Program is a 12-month program that includes clinical experiences with didactic education, simulations, and individualized support from experienced nurse educators. This support will prepare and nurture novice nurses to provide excellent care for our community's patients.

As you embark on your nursing career, it's crucial to select an organization that values and invests in its most valuable resource - Nurses!

What can you expect?

• 12-16 weeks of orientation under 1:1 direct supervision of a trained preceptor
• Ongoing, regular support and follow-up from nurse educators for the first 12 months
• Smaller cohort sizes for more individualized support
• Shadowing experiences throughout the organization
• Opportunity to cross-train to other departments.

The RN will be hired into the Jefferson Healthcare New Graduate RN Residency Program and is required to fulfill all training and education within this program.

The New Graduate Acute Care Unit RN is responsible for providing nursing care adapted to the individual patient needs based on the nursing process which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They promote continuity of care to ensure that patient needs and expected outcomes are met. As a member of the team, an RN must be comfortable delegating and supervising support nursing staff who participates in the provision of care.

What You Need:

• Current resume
• Two professional letters of reference
• An essay describing how you decided to become a RN, strengths/talents you can offer the team, and what you hope to take away from the program, and why you were drawn to the department you chose

Qualifications

• Current Washington state RN license in good standing
• BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification required within 6 months of hire
• NIHSS Certification required within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Schedule: 09 FTE, night shift (1900-0730)

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits, including low insurance premiums for individuals and families.
• Sign-on Bonus Eligible!
• Opportunities for advancement
• Hands-on training

Learn more about Jefferson Healthcare

To Apply: Please visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.