RN New Grad Residency: Launch Your Nursing Career

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured first-year transition-to-pr

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem seeks new graduate RN residents for a multi-hospital residency program across Illinois locations, including Naperville, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, Arlington Heights, and Skokie.

The program provides clinical orientation, classroom education, simulation, mentorship, peer support, and structured pathways to transition into professional practice, with accreditation noted for ANCC COA-PTAP.

Qualifications

• BSN or higher preferred; ADN considered with BSN within five years.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Illinois RN license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, professional, and person-centered nursing care in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical orientation, classroom education, simulation, group discussion, and reflective learning.
• Develop bedside skills through supervised practice and experiential learning.
• Use clinical equipment, documentation systems, and electronic health records appropriately.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond effectively.
• Progress from task-based learning toward critical thinking, clinical judgment, and anticipation of patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the interprofessional team.
• Apply communication and conflict-management strategies to promote safe and timely care.
• Participate in discussions involving ethical issues, including end-of-life care, palliative care, and hospice transitions.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Participate in evidence-based practice and/or quality improvement projects.

Skills

Clinical orientation participation

Simulation training

Mentorship experience

Professional nursing care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher preferred

Associate Degree in Nursing may be considered

ADN – BSN within five years

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Documentation systems

Job description

NorthShore University HealthSystem seeks new graduate RN residents for a multi-hospital residency program across Illinois locations, including Naperville, Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, Arlington Heights, and Skokie.

The program provides clinical orientation, classroom education, simulation, mentorship, peer support, and structured pathways to transition into professional practice, with accreditation noted for ANCC COA-PTAP.