Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program - Geriatric Unit

Req # : 0000164809

Category : Nursing

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Day

Facility : RWJ Somerset

Department : Geriatric Unit

Location :

RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Overview

The RWJBarnabas Health New Graduate RN Residency program is a one-year program that provides New Graduate RN s with a safe, caring, supportive and robust learning environment.

Allowing the new graduate nurse to gain clinical competency and achieve transition from student to professional practice. It includes a :

• Preceptor and relationship-guided new graduate transition program.
• Continuing education and ongoing enhancement of professional development.
• Specialty specific Foundational Courses developed to reflect scope and standards of practice.
• Application of professional accountability and ethical practice inherent in the role of the registered nurse.
• Recognition of the effects of skilled nursing practice on patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
• Self-care focus to a maintain a safe and fulfilling nursing practice for both the nurse and patient.
• Mentorship to support the new graduate nurse though their first year of practice and beyond.
• Hired into the area of specialty.
• Variable Day or Night Shift

Required

• Graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN program
• NJ RN licensure prior to date of hire
• Less than 6 months of RN experience
• Commitment to orientation requirements

Preferred

Other Job Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks : At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.

We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer