New Graduate Nurse Residency

Ascension; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Paid time off (pro-rated)

Professional development and online学习

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN invites new graduate registered nurses to apply for the Spring Cohort 2027 Nurse Residency program. The program targets nurses with less than six months of acute care experience and provides structured onboarding, mentoring, and clinical training.

Starting March 15, 2027, you will join a rotating schedule across days and nights, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Tennessee Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state Compact State recognition prior to hire.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college or professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Advocate for patient safety through monitoring and communication of clinical changes.
• Explain complex medical procedures in clear terms to patients and families to support home management.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and diagnostic tests to inform treatment plans.
• Support the patient journey from admission assessment to discharge or transfer.

Formation

Diploma from an accredited school/college

Licensed Registered Nurse credential

Description du poste

• Department: Acute Care (Medical/Surgical) Critical Care (ICU/ Stepdown) Emergency Services (ED) Surgical Services (OR) Cardiac/Stepdown Oncology

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Department: Acute Care (Medical/Surgical) Critical Care (ICU/ Stepdown) Emergency Services (ED) Surgical Services (OR) Cardiac/Stepdown Oncology
• Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating Days, Nights, Weekends #nextgenhealthcare

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Accepting Applications for Spring Cohort 2027 with a start date of March 15, 2027
• The Nurse Residency program is specifically designed for new Graduates and RNs with less than six months of experience in the Acute Care setting.
• Lead the coordination of care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure every patient receives a seamless, well-rounded healing experience.
• Advocate for patient safety through continuous monitoring and clear communication of clinical changes, ensuring the right interventions happen at the right time.
• Empower patients and families by translating complex medical procedures into clear, understandable guidance, preparing them with the confidence to manage their health at home.
• Master clinical excellence by performing comprehensive physical assessments and diagnostic tests that form the foundation of every patients personalized treatment plan.
• Support the transition to recovery by managing the end-to-end patient journey, from the initial admission assessment to the final discharge or transfer.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college OR required professional licensure at the time of hire

Additional Preferences

• Qualifying candidates should graduate by January 2027

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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