CommonSpirit Health
February 2026 RN Residency Program
CommonSpirit Health, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Overview
A Nurse Resident is a new graduate direct clinical care registered nurse (RN) who continues to develop nursing knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors introduced in formal education as they transition into practice. They are expected to demonstrate appropriate competency in both core and functional areas.
Responsibilities
Lead through mission, vision, and values
Focus on patient/customer care
Take ownership of clinical duties
Apply healthcare knowledge
Collaborate as part of a teamwork culture
Improve clinical performance
Deliver service excellence
Make decisions and think critically
Ensure patient safety
Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Associate of Nursing; must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Nursing; Master of Nursing
Required Licensure (start of cohort):
Registered Nurse licence in TN, GA, or another multi‑state compact RN licence
RNs with a multi‑state compact licence from another state must complete the application for licensure by endorsement within 60 days of relocating
RNs with a single‑state licence from a non‑compact state must obtain a TN, GA, or other compact licence before the cohort start date
RNs with a single‑state licence from TN or GA must work on a campus in that state
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS‑CPR) American Heart Association upon hire
Required Certifications (within 120 days):
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Certifications (within 90 days):
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Where You'll Work CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Pay Range USD 30.00 – 43.05 per hour
Additional Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities
Lead through mission, vision, and values
Focus on patient/customer care
Take ownership of clinical duties
Apply healthcare knowledge
Collaborate as part of a teamwork culture
Improve clinical performance
Deliver service excellence
Make decisions and think critically
Ensure patient safety
Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Associate of Nursing; must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Nursing; Master of Nursing
Required Licensure (start of cohort):
Registered Nurse licence in TN, GA, or another multi‑state compact RN licence
RNs with a multi‑state compact licence from another state must complete the application for licensure by endorsement within 60 days of relocating
RNs with a single‑state licence from a non‑compact state must obtain a TN, GA, or other compact licence before the cohort start date
RNs with a single‑state licence from TN or GA must work on a campus in that state
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS‑CPR) American Heart Association upon hire
Required Certifications (within 120 days):
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Certifications (within 90 days):
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Where You'll Work CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Pay Range USD 30.00 – 43.05 per hour
Additional Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices
#J-18808-Ljbffr