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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive.
Organization: Nursing Educ & Prf Development
Job Summary:
This posting is for the Summer 2025 Start Dates (either July 21 or July 28, 2025-unit specific starts) of the VUMC Nurse Residency Program. The program targets the new graduate nurse or the RN with less than six (6) months RN work experience upon application. The new graduate nurse will have successfully taken NCLEX prior to the program start date. This position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program. Full-time hours of 36-40 hours per week is required during the first year of the Nurse Residency Program. BLS certification required prior to start. Background checks are performed and approved prior to employment.
Application Information
Vanderbilt employees: September 3-9, 2024.
All applicants: Begins September 10 to October 15, 2024. Popular units fill quickly. Apply early if you are most interested in Pediatrics, ICU or Women’s Health.
For additional unit needs October 15, 2024 to June 21, 2025.
Application review and manager conversations: Unit manager conversations begin after October 22, 2024.
The Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program is a great way to begin your nursing career and grow into a highly skilled Registered Nurse through our comprehensive training designed specifically for new graduate nurses. Our program means:
Signing Bonuses:
The Nurse Residency Program runs one year with a 2nd year commitment. We are accepting both BSN and ASN degrees.
Process:
Step 1: Enter your resume, education, work history, unit preferences, and answer the pre-screen questions. After this is received and reviewed you will receive an email about Part 2 which is to record the video.
Step 2: Your application and recorded video interview will then be reviewed and forwarded to our department managers.
Step 3: Virtual Department Conversation.
Our Nursing Philosophy
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program: Nursing (Required)
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled.