Nurse Residency Program - Shady Grove Medical Center (Winter 2026...
Adventist HealthCare - Rockville, Maryland, United States, 20850
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Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire a Nurse Resident who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. The Nurse Residency Program is a year-long experience that is designed to support your transition from college to professional nursing practice. After the completion of your residency year, you will have a minimum 1 year commitment to your unit of hire. Once you satisfy this commitment, you are eligible to transfer anywhere within the Adventist HealthCare system. During your first year, the residency team works with your unit leaders, preceptor, and you to ensure a successful transition. You will also have a prescribed orientation period that is based on your specialty of hire. While in orientation you will work under the direct supervision of a RN preceptor who will support your acquisition of the RN role. Once a month, nurse residents from across the AHC system come together for a 4-hour seminar that gives you an opportunity to debrief your clinical experiences, engage with system and entity leaders, and build community with your peers. After orientation is complete, you will remain a nurse resident through the calendar year, with continuous support from your Nurse Residency Team. On your unit, your preceptor will be a mentor to you after your transition to independence. The Nurse Resident: Attends all assigned learning activities and clinical experiences. Arrives on time and prepared. Completes all clinical and classroom assignments and maintains an 80% minimum passing grade. Rotates shifts according to program and/or preceptor's schedule. Responsible for all cost associated with required books, materials, equipment, and transportation (some training may be off site) Works closely with preceptor, CNS, educators, and program coordinator to integrate and maximize learning. Participates in regular evaluation sessions to obtain/provide feedback on individual performance and Nurse Residency Program. Completes competency documentation. Completes an Evidenced-Based Practice Project prior to program completion. Qualified candidates will possess: Degree: Graduate from an accredited ASN, BSN, or MSN program within 8 months prior to cohort start date is required to apply. GPA: 2.75 GPA preferred Licensure: Licensed as an RN in the state of MD or compact state is required prior to start date. BLS certification (American Heart Association) Specialty specific: ACLS (intensive care units, PACU), can obtain after employment Solid analytical, critical thinking and communication skills Ability to work independently and handle a multi task environment Computer proficiency At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance through nonrotating shifts Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Free Employee parking Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available) Paid Time Off Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!