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Graduate Nurse Residency Program

Proforma Health · Fort Smith, AR · Today
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About the role

Join a structured, evidence-based transition-to-practice Nurse residency program designed for newly licensed nurses seeking to develop confidence and independence in their clinical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in comprehensive, individualized department orientations and hands-on clinical training.
  • Engage in ongoing mentorship and collaboration with experienced preceptors.
  • Attend targeted educational sessions to enhance critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional growth.
  • Provide patient care across various departments such as Cardiac, Critical Care, Emergency, Labor & Delivery, Medical Surgical, NICU, Oncology, and others.

Qualifications

  • Less than 12 months of nursing experience.
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
  • Possession of a temporary or compact Arkansas nursing license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Key duties

  • Provide safe, patient-centered care in a supportive environment.
  • Develop clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
  • Participate actively in educational sessions and mentorship programs to foster professional development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employer-matched retirement
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Tuition assistance
  • Shift differentials
  • Premium pay programs

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