Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Proforma Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement

Loan forgiveness

Tuition assistance

Shift differentials

Premium pay programs

Job summary

Proforma Health in Fort Smith, AR offers a structured Nurse Residency Program for newly licensed nurses aiming to build confidence and independence in clinical skills.

This evidence-based residency provides individualized orientations, hands-on training, ongoing mentorship with experienced preceptors, and targeted education to enhance critical thinking and professional growth across departments such as Cardiac, ICU, ED, Maternity, Med-Surg, NICU, Oncology, and more.

Qualifications

• Less than 12 months of nursing experience.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Possession of a temporary or compact Arkansas nursing license.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, patient-centered care in a supportive environment.
• Developing clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Participating actively in educational sessions and mentorship programs to foster professional development.

Skills

Nursing residency experience

BLS certification

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Arkansas nursing license (temporary/compact)

Job description

Join a structured, evidence-based transition-to-practice Nurse residency program designed for newly licensed nurses seeking to develop confidence and independence in their clinical skills.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Participating in comprehensive, individualized department orientations and hands-on clinical training.
• Engaging in ongoing mentorship and collaboration with experienced preceptors.
• Attending targeted educational sessions to enhance critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional growth.
• Providing patient care across various departments such as Cardiac, Critical Care, Emergency, Labor & Delivery, Medical Surgical, NICU, Oncology, and others.

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Less than 12 months of nursing experience.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Possession of a temporary or compact Arkansas nursing license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Key Duties Involve

• Providing safe, patient-centered care in a supportive environment.
• Developing clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Participating actively in educational sessions and mentorship programs to foster professional development.

Eligible candidates benefit from comprehensive health coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement, employer-matched retirement, loan forgiveness, tuition assistance, shift differentials, and premium pay programs.

Join a collaborative team committed to innovation, compassion, and growth in healthcare.