New Graduate Rn Residency Program Rwjbh Southern Facilities

RWJBarnabas Health is dedicated to the successful transition into practice of all new graduate registered nurses. With a notable trend in limitations of undergraduate practicum experiences and rigorous nursing requirements, transition into practice programs have been developed to provide new nurses at RWJBH a successful start to their nursing career and nursing excellence within the healthcare system, the new graduate nurse resident receives is a highly structured curriculum that allows for an overview of the organization, nursing foundations, and didactic, simulation, and role development specific to the practice setting in which the nurse was hired into.

- Monmouth Medical Center - Monmouth Southern Campus - RWJ Hamilton - RWJ New Brunswick - RWJ Somerset - Community Medical Center

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN program
• NJ RN licensure
• Commitment to orientation requirements
• Less than 6 months of RN experience

The RWJBarnabas Health New Graduate RN Residency program is a one-year program that provides New Graduate RN s with a safe, caring, supportive and robust learning environment. Allowing the new graduate nurse to gain clinical competency and achieve transition from student to professional practice. It includes a:

• Specialty specific Foundational Courses developed to reflect scope and standards of practice.
• Self-care focus to a maintain a safe and fulfilling nursing practice for both the nurse and patient.
• Application of professional accountability and ethical practice inherent in the role of the registered nurse.
• Preceptor and relationship-guided new graduate transition program.
• Recognition of the effects of skilled nursing practice on patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
• Hired into the area of specialty.
• Continuing education and ongoing enhancement of professional development.
• Mentorship to support the new graduate nurse though their first year of practice and beyond.
• Variable Day or Night Shift

Graduation within the last year and/or less than 6-months of nursing practice. Current unencumbered NJ RN Licensure required prior to date of hire. BLS required. Demonstrated passion in the area of interest. Flexibility to attend orientation and program required educational courses as determined by the program. Leadership and the desire to become involved in the professional practice journey. Ability to attend focus groups and additional learning requirements for practice achievement.

Residency Programs Available for September:

• Peds
• Behavioral Health
• Med/Surg (includes telemetry)
• Mother/Baby
• ICU
• ED
• L&D
• OR
• NICU