RN New Grad Nurse Residency Program - Southwest Medical Center

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is accepting applications for our upcoming Nurse Residency Program at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington.

This is an exciting opportunity for new graduate nurses to enter a program providing technical excellence as well as nursing excellence, compassionate care for our patients and community. The Nurse Residency Program provides a comprehensive transition to practice program offering interactive, evidence-based curriculum designed to build clinical skills and competency in patient outcomes, leadership and the professional nurse role. This is a 12-month program reflecting the Mission, Vision and Values of PeaceHealth.

Opportunities vary per cohort, placement possible in Medical, Surgical, Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, ICU step down, or Float Pool units. Start dates are determined by looking at several factors: NCLEX, Licensing, relocation and department needs. If you are interested in multiple PeaceHealth locations, you must submit an application to each hospital you are interested in.

What we offer:

• • Hourly compensation starts at $50.21/hr; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience and/or terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement. WSNA Contract 
  •  Relocation package for eligible candidates moving to the area.
  • Great shift differentials (up to $7.00/hr.)
  • Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN and advanced certifications
  • Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off
  • Student Loan Repayment Program and Tuition Assistance Program
  • PTO with no waiting period.
  • Professional practice support.
  • Collaborative team environment.

  What you bring:

  • A new graduate RN (or upcoming graduate) ora RN who has been licensed for less than 12 months with less than 6 months of Acute Care experience as a RN.
  • An active RN license by date of hire. 
  • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers required by date of hire. 
  • Able to participate in all program activities throughout the 12-month residency period.
  • Ability to work 36 to 40 hours per week.
  • Available to work 8, 10 or 12-Hour Shifts.
  • Available to work, Day, Eve and Night Shifts
  • Flexible to work any day of the week as schedules rotate per union standards.
  • Willing to sign a 2-year commitment letter (select units)

  Moving to the area? Why you’ll love Vancouver: 

  • Vancouver is a robust, independent city with over 160,000 residents and is the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon. 
  • Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and never-ending recreational activities of the Pacific Northwest. We are home to some of the world’s best mountain biking and wind-surfing locales. 
  • Downtown Vancouver is only 9 miles from downtown Portland, 80 miles to the Pacific Ocean, and 160 miles to Seattle. 
  • A thriving arts, theater, and music scene and our 26 colleges and universities attract renowned authors, performers, and speakers. 
  • Stellar school districts. 
  • No Washington State income tax. 

  About PeaceHealth:

  PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. 

  If you have any questions please contact Kaitlin McCarthy at [email protected]

  This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

  See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

  For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.