Graduate Nurse / Nurse Resident Program

About the Role

• Join the January 2027 Graduate Nurse / Nurse Residency Program at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.
• Located in Jackson, MI.
• Full Time Benefit Eligible Position.
• Sign-On Bonus offered (amount varies per area).

Program Overview

• The Nurse Residency Program is a twelve-month program designed to assist novice nurses transitioning from entry-level advanced beginner to competent professional nurses.
• Facilitated by academic and clinical faculty/preceptors focused on developing critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
• Supports nurses in delivering safe, quality care within a collaborative interprofessional healthcare team environment.
• Provides additional support through peer groups, competency reviews, and workshops.

Residency Tracks

• Medical / Surgical, including the Clinical Decision Unit (Observation)
• Acuity Adaptable Tower (Orientation preparedness through Progressive Care Level)
• Emergency Department Program

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret the philosophy and goals of Henry Ford Health.
• Function within established guidelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and develop therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and other personnel.
• Participate in finding solutions for variances from patient goals.
• Engage in implementation of solutions promoting optimum patient outcomes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Completion of nursing program by December 2026.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire.
• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire.

Licensure / Certifications

• Successfully pass NCLEX-RN.
• Hold an active, unrestricted license within 60 days of hire.
• If unsuccessful with NCLEX-RN, eligible to apply for a Nursing Assistant position until RN license is obtained.

Preferred Requirements

• BLS Health care provider certification (successfully complete within orientation).