RN - New Grad RN Residency Program (Carle BroMenn)

Carle Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 45,901 - 78,950; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare system in Illinois is offering a New Graduate Nurse Residency Program designed to facilitate the transition from student to professional practice. The program includes comprehensive orientation, individualized support, and opportunities to develop critical nursing skills. Ideal for recent graduates, this position provides a foundation for a successful nursing career with a focus on professional growth and development. Nurses will work under experienced RNs and receive hands-on training in various nursing specialties.

Qualifications

• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• Program designed specifically for new graduates with no work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implement procedures related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nursing care.

Skills

Certified Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

College Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Overview

New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Carle Eureka Hospital provide a Nurse Residency program for new graduate Registered Nurses during their first several months of practice. New Graduate Nurse Residency assists the nurse in the transition from student to professional nursing practice. The program offers facilitated learning sessions, discussions, and reflective self‑care sessions in a group setting. The content is structured to help new graduates apply best practices, evidence‑based care guidelines, and to use proactive nursing strategies.

All nurses receive a comprehensive orientation which includes classroom orientation followed by unit‑based orientation with a unit preceptor. During residency, the new graduate nurse receives additional classroom, simulation, virtual reality, and skill sessions presented by a team of expert‑level RNs and Clinical Development Specialists. Topics cover core concepts that assist in the nurse’s professional career development and are designed to meet the needs of each group. In addition, the residency program also includes attending a unit shared governance meeting and an opportunity for observational experiences. New Graduate Nurse Residency is a comprehensive program which builds professional relationships and provides strong specialized support for the transition of new graduate nurses at Carle Health.

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Tracks

• Acute Care Track
  • Surgical Ortho Unit
  • MOSU
  • Acute Rehab
  • PCU
  • CVCU
  • Clinical Resource Unit (CRU)
• Behavioral Health/Chemical Dependency Track
• Emergency Department Track
• Intensive Care Track
• Eureka‑Med/Surg Track
• Perioperative Track

Qualifications

• Certified Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: College Diploma in Nursing
• Work Experience: None required; program is designed for new graduates

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate documentation of nursing care to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Complete initial assessment upon patient admission and develop appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards based on patient and family needs.
• Implement plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures; modify plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicate with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offer constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers; confer with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identify own learning needs and take initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfill all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Work with nurse preceptor to perform all responsibilities required by unit and patient population.
• Accurately and timely, collect and document data of nursing care rendered to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Report adverse events to improve quality and safety for patients and staff.
• Receive constructive feedback based on performance and behavior; regularly confer with colleagues to ask questions and expand knowledge base.
• Complete all mandatory training and competency modules.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $33.32 per hour – $57.31 per hour. This represents a good‑faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.