Hospice RN Residency Program

Trucare; Longmont, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Trucare offers a twelve-month Hospice RN Residency designed to bridge nursing school and professional practice. Residents participate in rotations across field and inpatient hospice care, guided by experienced preceptors.

The program emphasizes clinical skills, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork as part of an interdisciplinary team, with residency pay of $38.86/hr and a $1 raise at six months; post-residency placement offers a full-time RN role at $88,067 annually.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program.
• Current Colorado RN license, or ability to obtain a Colorado RN license before starting the residency program.
• Less than 12 months of nursing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across TRU's hospice divisions, gaining field and inpatient experience.
• Develop nursing knowledge, clinical skills, communication, critical thinking, and confidence while working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

Title: Hospice RN Resident Schedule: Varies depending on field or inpatient assignment. Typically Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm in the field, or three 12 hour shifts in the inpatient unit.
Residency Pay: $38.86 per hour, with a $1/hr raise at 6 months.
Post-Residency Pay: Upon completion of residency and placement in a full-time RN role, $88,067 per year or hourly equivalent.

JOB SUMMARY

This twelve-month residency program combines clinical and classroom experiences designed to support the transition from nursing school to professional practice.

Residents will participate in rotations throughout TRU's hospice divisions, gaining experience in both field-based hospice care and inpatient hospice care. Clinical experiences are guided by experienced preceptors and provide residents with exposure to a variety of patients, care settings, and hospice services.

Throughout the program, residents will have opportunities to develop their nursing knowledge, clinical skills, communication, critical thinking, and confidence while working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program.
• Have an interest in hospice and providing compassionate care to patients and families.
• Current Colorado RN license, or ability to obtain a Colorado RN license before starting the residency program.
• Less than 12 months of nursing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.