Registered Nurse I - New Grad

The new grad program will begin on September 11, 2023

The residency program is 6 months long, offered in the Spring and Fall, and provides opportunities in various nursing specialties.

Residents complete the 6 month program with a cohort of peers.

The comprehensive residency program encompasses:

Six weeks of in-classroom intensive clinical development each week:

• Clinical Practice
• Quality Improvement and Safety
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Management of Patient Care Delivery
• Patient-Centered Care
• Informatics and Technology

4, 5, & 6 month Professional Development Seminars:

• Values and Ethics
• Professional Development
• Completion of an evidence-based project
• Wellness

Unit Level Orientation

• Orientation time on the specialty unit of hire with dedicated preceptors
• Precepted time on the unit continues past the first 6 weeks with the duration depending on the specialty unit of hire

The education team individualizes the curriculum to ensure the cohort and the individual resident is supported.

Throughout the 6 month program the education team will partner with your Nursing Leaders and preceptor to support you in your successful transition into your new role.

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Works under the supervision of the Director. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care. Utilizes positive communication skills. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) required. New hires must obtain BSN within two and a half (2 ½ ) years from hire.

Experience: Must have successfully completed SVMH Pharmacology test.

Licenses: Current California RN license. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. *See unit specific certification requirements below.

The hourly rate for this position is $59.04 The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.