Little Rock July Residency
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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: RN Residency Program
- Hours/Pay Period: 72
Job Details
Incentives offered for full time employees: Sign on bonus eligible$10,000, we are offering relocation assistance of $5,000
The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) at CHI St. Vincent prepares new graduates in nursing to enter practice in the acute care environment. For over 125 years, CHI St Vincent has been dedicated to preparing new nurses for entry into practice. Today, that commitment is stronger than ever, with an excellent program for new graduates interested in a nursing career that is built on a firm foundation. By maintaining a high level of knowledge and skill among all who serve our patients, we provide high quality nursing care.
With over 750 transitioned RN Residents from 26 U.S. states and 5 foreign countries, CHI St. Vincent offers a supportive pathway into nursing practice for the new graduate nurse. Simulation, didactic courses, clinical experiences, reflection, and continuous feedback are offered to participants to ensure success.
The program prepares nursing graduates to:
Care for patients with increasing levels of acuity and complexity in the hospital setting
Develop clinical nursing leadership at point of care
Improve patient safety and quality of care
Foster critical thinking skills
Bring evidence-based practice to the bedside
Strengthen the commitment to the profession of nursing and develop individual career goals
Facilitate clinical and leadership skills necessary to be a successful member of the health care team
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more.
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Responsibilities
Must have completed an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associates, Bachelors, Masters)
Must have less than 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care
Must hold a temporary or permanent Arkansas nursing license (required before date of hire – not required for application
We currently have availability in our Med Surg, Psych, Surgical, Cath Lab, Adult & Geri Psych and Cardiac/Stepdown tracks and would love to help you take the next step in your nursing career!
Qualifications
**Required Documents **
Upload, along with your application submission:
A Professional Resume
Cover Letter detailing the area interest (preferred track)
The avaliable tracks include: Med Surg, Critical Care, Psych, Surgical and Cardiac/Stepdown
Unofficial Transcript with cumulative hours of credit and cumulative GPA. (current)
*New Graduate Nurses are hired into all clinical areas, including specialty areas, depending on need.
Start Date: July 25th, 2022 tentative
New & Noteworthy:
Our program is very competitive. Apply early to ensure an early interview. Positions in Critical Care and Emergency will go first.
Sign on bonus eligible – apply to learn more.
Tuition Reimbursement available – continue growing with us!
Questions:
Contact Tonya Freeman, Sr. Recruiter; tonya.freeman@commonspirit.org
Sarah Parks, Residency Coordinator; SNbeeler@stvincenthealth.com
Nursing excellence
starts with you.
Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philoosophies with the following:
We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.
We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with hollistic, persaonalized care for the bod, mind and spirit.
We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - thne you have found your career fit with us!
“Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit.”
– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer
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