The RN Nurse Residency program provides new nurse a safe, caring, supportive and robust learning environment for a new RN nurse to gain clinical competency and achieve transition from student to professional. Qualifications: Required: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing Graduation within the last year and/or less than 6-months of nursing practice Demonstrated passion in the area of interest Flexibility to attend orientation as determined by the program GPA over 3.2 Leadership and desir... more details
Job Overview:
The RN Nurse Residency program provides new nurse a safe, caring, supportive and robust learning environment for a new RN nurse to gain clinical competency and achieve transition from student to professional.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Graduation within the last year and/or less than 6-months of nursing practice
- Demonstrated passion in the area of interest
- Flexibility to attend orientation as determined by the program
- GPA over 3.2
- Leadership and desire to become involved in a professional practice journey
- Ability to attend focus groups and additional learning requirements for practice achievement
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Current New Jersey RN license
- Current AHA BLS Certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Essential Functions:
- A preceptor and relationship-guided new graduate transition program.
- Continuing education and ongoing enhancement of professional development.
- An understanding and application of professional accountability and ethical practice inherent in the role of the registered nurse.
- Recognition of the effects of skilled nursing practice on patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
- Using a holistic and relationship-centered nursing practice framework of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
- Self-care highlighted as important to a safe and fulfilling nursing practice for nurse and patient.
- Hired into the area of specialty
- Variable Day Evening or Night Shift
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabasHealth, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabasHealth!
RWJBarnabasHealth is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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