Nurse Residency Program January 2025 - New Grads (RN)

Ascension - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Nurse Residency Program at Ascension is designed for new graduate nurses with less than one year of acute care experience. This program assists novice nurses in their transition from student to professional, utilizing layered learning techniques to foster professional growth. Participants will engage in simulations, skills labs, didactic sessions, and monthly development classes covering relevant clinical topics.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Coordinate with all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care under the oversight of the primary RN.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Enrolled in or completion of Nursing program required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement