Registered Nurse Resident
WakeMed
About the Role
WakeMed's accredited Nurse Residency Program is a year-long initiative designed to bridge the gap between nursing school education and practical application for new graduate nurses. The program focuses on guiding residents through their first year of practice, offering structured support and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Develop clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and professional nursing competencies through mentorship and hands-on experience.
- Grow into a specialty area, such as acute care, critical care, emergency services, women’s services, or perioperative services.
- Implement a plan of care based on patient assessment (physical, psychological, socioeconomic status) and physician orders.
- Support the organization's mission, values, and patient care management.
- Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model.
Program Structure & Training
The year-long program includes six milestone classes timed to new nurses' development needs:
- Sorting Through the Pieces (2 weeks): Welcome, networking, Q&A.
- Looking at the Big Picture (1 month): Quality improvement and impact.
- Building the Framework (3 months): Clinical judgment, time management, delegation, reality shock.
- One Piece at a Time (6 months): Ethics, feedback, navigating difficult conversations.
- I'm the Last Piece (9 months): Career development, evidence-based practice, Clinical Nurse Council.
- A Star of Excellence (12 months): Transition to practice celebration.
Access to specialty clinical training includes:
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
- Basic Arrest Management
- ED and Neuro Core
- OB Core
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Vascular Access Excellence
- And more.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Graduates of an accredited ADN or BSN program.
- Newly licensed RNs or nurses with 6 months or less of post-licensure experience.
- Candidates eligible for RN licensure in North Carolina.
- Passion for patient care and commitment to continuous learning.
- Team player valuing collaboration, communication, and compassionate care.
- Specific technologies or software are not detailed in the provided text.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited ADN or BSN program.
- Possession of, or eligibility for, RN licensure in North Carolina.
- No prior post-licensure experience required, or up to 6 months.
Benefits & Highlights
- Magnet Recognition with Distinction.
- Guaranteed structured first year with dedicated Nurse Residency Coordinators.
- Clear advancement through the RN Career Ladder.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Free onsite parking.
- Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
- Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Incentive available for select positions.