Nurse Residency Program Manager

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health Des Moines is seeking an RN Nurse Residency Program Manager to direct and coordinate the market's Nurse Residency Program. Based in the hospital, this experienced nursing professional will deliver and oversee educational programs and integrate the residency into nurse recruitment and retention strategies.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a track record in program development within nursing. Full-time Days shift with 8am-4:30pm work hours.

Qualifications

• MSN in nursing from nationally accredited program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Five or more years of medical surgical, intensive care or specialty nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for hospital nurse Residency Program, supervising scheduling and program communications.
• Ensure the RN Resident learning needs are met.
• Oversee the orientation and training of individuals who operationalize individualized components of the overall Residency Program.
• Provide directions and guidance for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of Nurse Residency Seminar and individual Clinical Orientation Track curriculums.
• Secure necessary fiscal, material, and personnel resources to support the functioning of the program.
• Work with human resources department to recruit potential baccalaureate and higher entry-level nursing graduates and monitor trend data connected to retention of Nurse Residents.
• Work with human resources on grant applications and apprenticeship designation.
• Work with stakeholders related to hiring practices related to Nurse Residents.
• Identify and assign resident facilitators and provide ongoing support, communication and program materials.
• Facilitate program data collection and outcomes tracking as appropriate.
• Ensure executive nurse leader support for the RN Residency and maintains/facilitates the RN Residency Steering Group.
• Oversees the accreditation process for the Nurse Residency Program.
• Assists with formation of nursing policy and procedures.

Education

MSN in nursing

Job description

UnityPoint Health Des Moines is seeking an RN Nurse Residency Program Manager to direct and coordinate the market's Nurse Residency Program. Based in the hospital, this experienced nursing professional will deliver and oversee educational programs and integrate the residency into nurse recruitment and retention strategies.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a track record in program development within nursing. Full-time Days shift with 8am-4:30pm work hours.