Nurse Residency Program (RN), Medical Surgical Unit - Full Time Nights

Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for their Nurse Residency Program. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity for newly graduated RNs and LPNs to develop essential nursing skills in a supportive environment. With a comprehensive two-week orientation and ongoing mentorship, participants will engage in critical nursing practices such as IV placement, phlebotomy, and wound care. The program encourages professional growth and offers pathways to transition into various departments within the organization. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Newly graduated RNs and LPNs supported in transition to hospital nursing.
• Intensive orientation covering critical nursing skills and practices.

Responsibilities

• Nurses responsible for IV placement, phlebotomy, and wound care.
• Collaborate with educators to enhance bedside skills and practice.

Skills

IV placement

Phlebotomy

Code response

Wound care/assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Trauma-informed care

ECG interpretation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) degree

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree

Job description

Nurse Residency Program (RN), Acute/Med Surg - Full Time Nights

Department: Acute/Med Surg

Employment Type: Full-time (72hrs/week)

Job Summary:

Join our critical access hospital team where you will become a well-rounded nurse by working at the top of your scope. Our nurses are responsible for a variety of skills like IV placement, phlebotomy, code response, and wound care/assessment.

The nurse residency program is designed to support newly graduated RNs and LPNs in their transition to hospital nursing practice. An intensive two-week orientation with nurse educators will include topics such as: interprofessional collaboration, trauma-informed care, opioid and alcohol withdrawal assessment and treatment, ECG interpretation, and wound care. Over the next 10-18 weeks, the nurse resident will be paired with a preceptor to enhance bedside skills and meet with educators for additional clinical skill development.

Following the initial onboarding period, the new graduate will be responsible for collaborating with nurse educators, nurse manager, and other department members to create a practice improvement project. This will help enhance the new graduate's integration into professional practice while creating connections with colleagues.

After one year of employment, opportunities are available to transition into other departments. Growth within the Dartmouth Health system is encouraged and supported.

Note: Upon acceptance into NRP, applicants are guaranteed full-time employment on the acute med/surg or acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. LPN applicants must be matriculated into an RN program.