Nurse Residency Program

Our Nurse Residency Program, designed for recent RN and LPN graduates and nurses with less than one year of experience, provides a structured blend of classroom learning, hands-on labs, simulation lab training, and a precepted unit orientation. It builds strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and clinical skills, laying a solid foundation with ongoing support for your nursing career.


This is a paid, comprehensive program, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of today's new nurses. You can expect an orientation that focuses on the skills and knowledge base required for nursing at Cheshire Medical Center.


Upon successful completion of the NCLEX recent graduates can begin their career at Cheshire Medical Center through our Nurse Residency Program.

• The program incorporates an orientation which focuses on the skills and knowledge base required for newly licensed nurses.

• This is a year-long program with monthly seminars specifically designed to meet the unique needs of today's new nurses.

• Using our Simulation Lab, nurses have an opportunity to strengthen their assessment, critical thinking, communication and technical skills in a safe learning environment.

• Ongoing professional development, teamwork and support among peers and leaders, with 3 cohorts starting throughout the year.



Rolling admission available throughout the year!

The Nurse Residency Program emphasizes adult learning principles and promotes clinical and leadership skills during the transition from student nurse to acute care professional nurse.

Residency Activities/Benefits Include:

• Clinical orientation with a thoughtfully chosen preceptor

• Simulation-based exercises

• Competency and skills assessment and verification

• Use of state-of-the-art equipment and technologies

• Skills labs that provide hands-on equipment training

• Professional Shadowing and immersion with our inter professional partners

• Direct exposure to the many opportunities available to Cheshire Nurses

• Ongoing support for professional growth and development with Nursing Education

•Competitive pay and benefits, as well as relocation and professional support

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Program is required.

Required Licensure/Certifications


Required Licensure/Certification Skills: - Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in New Hampshire required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required



Area of Interest: Nursing Residency

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90 - 36 hrs/per week
• Shift: Rotating
• Job ID: 28476

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Work Status: varies based on scheduled shifts;
• Employment Type: Full-time 36 hours/week;
• Job ID: 16031

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.