New Grad Nurse Residency for Stepdown IMC

Company: Holy Cross Hospital
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:Apply for the Summer 2022 Nurse Residency Program for our Stepdown Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) and you will see how this Program will maximize your skills and minimize your stress as you transition into a rewarding nursing career at Holy Cross Hospital. Encouraging professional growth is the driving force behind all of our accolades. That's why we're proud to offer a Nurse Residency Program for motivated new grads like you.
The Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program at Holy Cross assists new graduates entering the workforce transition safely and successfully into the role of a professional nurse. The program is recognized from the Joint Commission and the Institute of Medicine assists new graduates entering the workforce transition safely and successfully into the role of a professional nurse.
As a result of participating in the Holy Cross AACN Nurse Residency Program, the new graduate nurse will:
- Transition from advanced beginner toward competent professional nurse in the clinical environment
- Develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgment and performance
- Develop autonomy at the point of care
- Strengthen commitment to nursing as a professional career choice
- Formulate an individual development plan as related to their new clinical role
- Incorporate research-based evidence linked to outcomes in to practiceMandatory Qualifications:

• New graduate of an accredited Florida Bachelor of Science Degree in NursingProgram or Master's entry into practice program with less that 6 months of acute care experience
• Florida RN licensureprior tohire
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• Less than 6 months of acute care experience
• Two letters of reference (Must present if hired)1) Clinical Instructor and 2) Professor& Official Transcript
  • Willingness to commit to the one year necessary to complete the Residency Program plus one additional year of full time, continuous employment at Holy Cross Hospital
  • Willingness to attend monthly 4-hour seminars for the duration of one year
  • Willingness to adhere to all institutional guidelines as a member of the professional nursing staff
  • Willingness to develop and utilize mentor relationships
  • Willingness to participate actively in learning experiences, including evidence-based practice project that will be presented to nursing leadership at the conclusion of the program.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Participation in Holy Cross Hospital Clinical Rotation
    • Recommendation from Holy Cross Hospital Advanced Practice Nurse
    • LPN, PCT and/or Clinical Volunteer Experience
    • Member of student nurse association and/or Sigma Theta TauKey Curricular Threads:
      • Critical thinking
      • Patient safety - minimizing risk
      • Leadership
      • Communication
      • Research based practice
      • Professional developmentOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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