Registered Nurse New Graduate
Baptist Health System
Job Title: Registered Nurse New Graduate - Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
About The Program
- Year-long New Grad RN Nurse Residency program for newly licensed RNs within the first six months of professional RN practice.
- Goal: Provide tools for exceptional bedside care.
- Program includes orientation to the hospital and selected area of practice.
- Achieve competency in:
- Acute-care regulatory requirements
- Interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Technical proficiency for the chosen clinical area
- Structured to support new nurse cohort bonding with peers.
- Participation in online and classroom learning.
- Interaction with team members, fellow nurses, administration, nursing and physician leaders.
- Assigned nurse preceptor from orientation throughout the program.
- Supported with ongoing training.
- Opportunities for networking and social activities.
Nurse Residency Program Proficiencies
- Integration of evidence-based clinical nursing practice.
- Shared decision making.
- Provision of safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Techniques supporting positive team and interpersonal communication.
- Dynamics of family/patient/nurse interaction.
- Safety and quality improvement to reduce risk of harm.
- Compliance with approved processes and regulatory requirements.
- Appropriate use of information technology to prevent errors and support decision making.
- Frequent touchpoints, social events, achievement celebrations, and a buddy/preceptor assignment program.
Position Summary
- Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for assigned patients based on matching patient needs with nurse competencies.
- Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) upon hire or obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
Qualifications
- No previous experience needed.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License in the State.