Job Description: The Nurse Residency Program offers a structured and supportive environment for new nurses to develop their skills and transition smoothly into their professional careers. The program coincides with the unit you are hired into.Education Qualifications:Overview:Target audience: Newly licensed nurses or soon to be RNs with less than 1 year of experience.Goal: To support new graduate nurses in their transition from novice nurse to competent nurse through professional developmentLength: 1 year programShifts: 0.7-0.8 FTE working Day/Night (some 12-hour shifts or D/E availability)Eligibility:Current nursing student ORRecent graduate of an accredited nursing program ORStarting first RN position with Essentia Health within one year of graduation.Required Qualifications:Nursing license in state of employment.Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one monthLicensure/Certification Qualifications:Highlights:Up to $10,000 (ADN)/$15,000 (BSN) Sign on BonusNCLEX Prep Course1:1 Coaching Guidance through first yearNurse Residency ClassBrand new hospital overlooking Lake SuperiorBe part of an organization that is on the pathway to the Magnet Recognition ProgramLevel 1 Adult and Level 2 Pediatric Trauma CenterTuition Reimbursement for advancing educationShift Differential for Evenings and OvernightsProgram Outcomes:Transition from novice to competent nurse.Develop effective clinical judgment and decision-making skills.Demonstrate clinical leadership at the point of care.Feel a strengthened commitment to nursing practice.Incorporate research and evidence-based practices into care.***Like nowhere else:To learn more about Duluth, MN and our surrounding areas: .YOU belong here!Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.Job Location: Essentia Virginia HospitalShift Rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start/End: Varies/VariesHours Per Pay Period: VariesCompensation Range:Union:FTE: 1Weekends: Yes -every otherCall Obligations:Sign On Bonus:
