Residency Coordinator Registered Nurse

Nurse Residency Program Coordinator

Oversees and facilitates the Nurse Residency Program following established standards and expectations. Focus on continuing professional development and education for nurses in their first year as a nurse. Various responsibilities focus on developing educational programs and processes to promote professional development for nurses throughout the organization. This process will focus on evidence-based practice and fosters a personal commitment to overall organization success.

Develops and revises curriculum for the Nurse Residency Program and transition to practice programs.

Implements and facilitates the Nurse Residency Program ensures speakers are planned and present; space is planned and reserved; learners are informed of dates and locations; etc.

Evaluates the outcomes of the Nurse Residency Program using data collection methods consistent with Vizient.

Routinely shares outcome data with key stakeholders and advisory committee.

Revises the Nurse Residency program based on feedback from stakeholders and literature.

Serves as a strong role model in professional practice as evidenced by robust relationships with staff and members of other departments, effective communications, appropriate resource utilization and sound planning skills.

Provides guidance to residents regarding orientation and transition to practice; and builds a sense of pride in employees and promotes good morale.

Guides resident professional development through mentoring, coaching and education.

Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals when appropriate.

Provides feedback to resident and managers regarding professional practice issues identified.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Hours include: 8a-4:40p or 7a-3:30p

Minimum Qualifications: 3 YOE and BSN

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required), Master's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Professional Presentation, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.