What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Residency Program position at UCLA Health Careers?
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As you complete the online application you will need to submit/upload the following documents when applying to this position. We do not accept late submissions. All documents must be submitted correctly at the time you apply. Each document is uploaded individually as a Word or PDF file:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
After submitting the application, you will be emailed and prompted to take an assessment (if not previously completed). It takes 45 minutes to complete. PLEASE BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT. Your application will not be considered until it is completed.
The Nurse Residency Program lasts approximately one year and is for new graduates from a BSN or MSN degree program who have graduated between December 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025. The residency year provides several key components/resources to ensure successful transition to practice for new graduate nurses:
- Orientation to UCLA hospital systems, nursing department, standards of care, and clinical skills lab
- Monthly education sessions that address leadership, patient outcomes, and professionalism
- Unit based orientation and educational programs
- Unit based preceptors and mentors
- Unit and hospital based clinical nurse specialists and clinical educators
Opportunities are available for New Graduate Nurses at the following locations:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
- UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
- UCLA West Valley Medical Center
- Operative Room Services
Opportunities may be available in Adult ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Medical ICU, Neuroscience/Trauma ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Transplant Surgical ICU, General ICU, Burn Center, Med Surg, Telemetry, Intermediate Care, Oncology, Orthopaedics, and Operating Room Services. You will be prompted to select your preferred choice for new grad placement when you complete your application.
The program will start in September 2025.
Salary range: $58.45-$58.45 Hourly
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
