New Graduate RN Residency Program

Job Description

Launch your nursing career with excellence & compassion!

Peace Health St Joseph is now accepting applications for the Nurse Residency Program at

Our 12‑month transition‑to‑practice program offers interactive, evidence‑based curriculum that builds clinical skills, leadership and confidence in the professional nurse role. The program reflects the

• Med/Surg, Emergency Department, ICU, ICU step down and Float Pool.

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Competitive wages per the WSNA Union Contract
• Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DNP and advanced certifications
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO (no waiting period)
• Tuition Assistance & professional practice support

• Recent RN graduate (within 12 months) or an RN licensed less than 12 months with > 6 months of Acute Care experience
• Active Washington RN license by date of hire
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by date of hire.
• Able to participate in all program activities throughout the 12‑month residency period
• Ability to work a minimum of 36 hours/week, variable shifts and shift lengths and rotate per union standards
• Commitment to a 12‑month program and willingness to sign a 2‑year agreement

• Start dates are determined by several factors including: NCLEX, licensing, relocation and department needs.
• New grads must remain in the department they are hired into for the first 18 months of employment per the WSNA Union contract.
• Position is union-represented, multiple openings available
• Apply separately for each Peace Health location of interest
• Job description with complete list of duties will be provided.

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

• Registered Nurse
• Upon Hire Basic Life Support

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment.
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included…