Nurse Residency Program - New Grad RN

Join our Nurse Residency Program! Accepting applications for New Grad RNs - apply anytime (must pass NCLEX before starting the program) 

This program is not just a job opportunity; it's a journey designed to nurture your skills, expand your knowledge, and set the stage for a rewarding career. Here at Summit Healthcare, we prioritize your well-being by providing resilience training, interprofessional education, and competency development for long-term career success.

During this program, you will actively participate in educational activities that promote the development of professional connections, all under the guidance and support of dedicated mentors and nursing leaders. We offer the opportunity to explore various nursing departments and be guided by experienced preceptors, all while immersing yourself in unique cultures and find your perfect fit.

Our nurse residents transition into their roles with confidence, competence, and reduced stress levels. Being a part of our team, you can rest assured that you are not alone in this journey. The leaders understand the challenges faced by new graduates and offer monthly mentorship and a supportive network. You will also have our administrative team standing firmly behind you, offering support and advocacy every step of the way.

About our program: 

* 4 month paid residency 

* Excellent benefits 

* 36-hour work week 

* Retention Bonus 

* Relocation Assistance 

* Guaranteed full time placement 

* Rotations in: Med Surg Telemetry, Pediatrics, Emergency Dept, ICU, Surgery, Labor & Delivery/Nursery, Behavioral Health, Cath Lab

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

• Assists direct caregiver in the assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care. Reports patient status to a Registered Nurse preceptor and assures documentation is validated.

• Participates with other disciplines in the planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care and gives direct nursing care.
• Performs nursing procedures as outlined on the Registered Nurse Skills Delineation List for which competency has been established and signed off.  Each skill must have been observed and validated by the extern’s Clinical Instructor or preceptor during the residency program period.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate suggestions and criticisms objectively and, when necessary undertakes to change behavior or seek further guidance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality through participation in continuous improvement activities, offering constructive suggestion for change and improvement in the hospital/units overall operation and efficiency, and sharing information and evaluation effectiveness.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to change which directly or indirectly impacts on job responsibilities.
• Practices listening skills when dealing with concerns, complaints, questions, demonstrating objectivity in emotional situations.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to fellow workers needs as they relate to the job by providing support, giving advice or referring to appropriate sources of help when needed.
• Shares responsibility for team assignment and unit workload, offering assistance to others.
• Consistently conforms to department dress code and maintains appearance suited to position.
• Maintains punctual attendance for all assigned duties.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and accepting assignments.
• Demonstrates initiative and motivation in managing and utilizing time.
• Maintains own time card accurately.
• Demonstrates active participation in professional growth activities.
• Identifies and pursues own educational needs.
• Attends staff meetings or reviews meeting minutes when absent.
• Satisfactorily completes all mandatory in service education programs annually (BLS, Re-Orientation, Competency Skills, etc.).
• Utilizes opportunities for cross training.
• Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that adhere to the SHINE Behaviors.
• Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent-Required
• Current CPR/BLS certification-Required within 30 days of hire date.
• Current AZ RN licensure or must have passed NCLEX-Required by the start of the Residency program
• 2 Letters of recommendation-Required
• Cover Letter-Required
• Copies of Nursing Transcripts-Required
• Resume-Required

Requirements for this program are as follows:

• Agree to commit to Summit Healthcare for two years working Full Time hours (36 hrs/wk).
• Agree that no prescheduled paid time off will be allowed during the 16 week residency program.
• Must maintain employment in good standing

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:

Heavy

Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is subject to on-call status, contact with chemicals, contact with infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, and encounters with upset/disturbed individuals.

Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, talking, reaching, feeling, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, lifting up to 50-100 pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet.

OSHA Exposure Category:

Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.