Graduate Nurse Residency

Develop Your Skills to Provide Quality Patient Care

The year-long graduate nurse residency fosters a tiered approach to newly graduated nurses transitioning to practice. A new nurse can expect an individualized orientation that includes dedicated preceptors, specialty classes and training with a structured curriculum.

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, this position provides optimal patient care utilizing knowledge and skills within the context of the nursing process. The incumbent is accountable for patient outcomes over an entire episode of care.

Orientation includes dedicated preceptors, specialty classes & training and a structured curriculum. Employees are hired to a specific unit within the medical/surgical, progressive care, critical care, or specialty modules. Unit availability varies each cohort.

Program Details:

• 11-16 week orientation with a dedicated preceptor.
• Didactic includes transition to practice, self-care, skills fairs, and EKG training.
• Curriculum includes professional development, leadership and interprofessional communication.
• Cohort hiring is offered multiple times yearly for local northern Nevada graduates and non-local graduates.

Requirements: Active Nevada RN license and AHA BLS is required upon hire.