Graduate Nurse / Nurse Resident Program
Henry Ford Health
Jackson, MIFresher4h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Patient care
- Nice to have
- CPR / BLS
- Work
- On-site in Jackson
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care91%CPR / BLS53%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Join the January 2027 Graduate Nurse / Nurse Residency Program at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. This program is designed to assist novice nurses transitioning from entry-level advanced beginner to a competent professional nurse.
Program Details
- Hire Date: Monday, January 11, 2027
- Position Type: Full Time, Benefit Eligible
- Location: Jackson, MI
- Program Duration: Twelve months
- Sign-On Bonus: Offered (amount varies per area)
Residency Tracks Provided
- Medical / Surgical (including the Clinical Decision Unit / Observation)
- Acuity Adaptable Tower (Orientation preparedness through Progressive Care Level)
- Emergency Department Program
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate progressive development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
- Deliver safe, quality care within a collaborative interprofessional healthcare team environment.
- Interpret the philosophy and goals of Henry Ford Health to others in the work setting.
- Function within established guidelines and demonstrate the ability to work effectively.
- Develop therapeutic relationships with patients, their families, and other professional and supportive personnel.
- Participate in finding solutions for variances from patient goals.
- Engage in implementation of solutions promoting optimum patient outcomes.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience: Less than six (6) months of experience in a related area of nursing practice.
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Successfully pass NCLEX-RN and hold an active, unrestricted license within 60 days of hire.
- If unsuccessful in passing NCLEX-RN, eligible to apply for a Nursing Assistant position until RN license is obtained.
- Future Education:
- 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.
- Preferred Certification:
- BLS Health care provider certification (to be successfully completed within orientation).