Registered Nurse New Grad Residency – August 2025 Start

South Shore Health System; Scarborough (MA, ME); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking new graduate nurses to join their intensive residency program. This exciting opportunity is designed for novice nurses, providing a structured transition into clinical practice. Participants will engage in hands-on skills training, lectures, and simulations while working full-time. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, and adherence to best practices in nursing. With a supportive environment and a commitment to professional development, this role is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality care and embark on a rewarding nursing career.

Qualifications

• Must pass NCLEX prior to August 8 with a valid MA RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document patient care following protocols.
• Develop and evaluate individualized patient care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Documentation

Safety Protocols

Professional Development

Technology Utilization

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Nursing Software Applications

Job description

Job Description Summary

South Shore Health System offers a highly structured and intensive residency program for New Graduate RN’s twice per year. This highly sought after program is designed to support successful transition to clinical practice for the novice nurse (no prior RN working experience). We welcome complete applications from nurses who are committed to joining this magnet designated facility and providing the best quality of care to our community, friends, neighbors, and family from the South Shore area. Below is the timeline and instructions to successfully apply: (Internal Candidates please apply via the internal SSH portal)

Job Description

Please submit one PDF of the following documents:

• Resume: Please let us know your NCLEX status on your resume (Exam Date, Date Pending, RN#, etc.)

• Letter of Intent (Why Med/Surg at SSH?)

• One letter of recommendation

The program begins August 25, 2025. Residency members will work full time and participate in a variety of activities to support the transition including lectures, simulated scenarios and hands on skills training. Nurses will be assigned a preceptor and transition to independent practice over the course of the program.

Candidates are expected to complete the full 14 week orientation program in full with their cohort, and be available to work 36-40 hours per week encompassing all shifts, including every other weekend rotation. Upon completion, New Graduate nurses will be scheduled to work 36 hour Night shifts with every other weekend rotation.

Base Pay is $37.04

Off Shift Differentials: Weeknights $8/hour Weekend Nights $15/hour

Staff Nurse Responsibilities include:

1. Medication Administration
   a. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
   b. Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure.
   c. Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy.
2. Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience
   a. Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care for patient and documents outcomes.
   b. Initiating admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
   c. Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice.
   d. Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines) and nurse sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI).
3. Safety/Quality
   a. Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent.
   b. Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
4. Professional Development
   a. Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
   b. Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act. Directs other licenses and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
5. Technology
   a. Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
6. Compliance
   a. Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position.
   b. Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
7. Patient and Family Centered Care
   a. Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.
8. Age & Culture
   a. Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.

Minimum Education - BSN Preferred
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required

American Heart Association BLS required prior to start

Must pass NCLEX prior to August 8 with a valid MA RN license.

Must not have any prior RN working experience.