Registered Nurse - Resident (New Grads!!)

Unit Overview

Join our 34-bed Medical/Surgical unit caring for medical, surgical, and telemetry patients. The average length of stay is 3–4 days, with patient ratios of 5:1 on days and typically 6:1 on nights. This fast-paced unit offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to build strong clinical skills while delivering exceptional patient care.

About the Role

Exeter Hospital is proud to offer career development opportunities for nurse graduates through our Nurse Residency Program. As a nurse resident, you will join a community of dedicated and caring practitioners. As a Magnet designated hospital, we strive to continually deliver exceptional patient care throughout all of our affiliates to improve the health of the community we serve.

Our year-long Nurse Residency Program gives you the foundation of skills that you will use throughout your nursing career. Get hands-on clinical experience with a variety of patients while collaborating with experienced preceptors, committed nurse educators, and supportive managers and colleagues. During your residency you will be surrounded by a dedicated community of experienced nurses and fellow nurse residents that will work in tandem to deliver the exceptional patient experience.

What To Expect

The Nurse Residency Program begins with Corporate and Nursing & Clinical Orientation and concludes after successfully completing all required courses and associated competencies, and at least 50% of the elective courses (approximately 8 months). Exeter Hospital's Nurse Residency Program is designed to be interprofessional and according to best-practice standards and seeks to:

• provide emotional and clinical support to effectively guide through transition
• promote teamwork and interprofessional communication and collaboration
• establish clinical competence within a culture of continuous quality and safety
• integrate current and best evidence into practice
• facilitate retention

Requirements

• 0-6 months experience
• BSN preferred
• Registered Nurse – NH or other compact state
• BCLS certified - for select nursing positions within 30 days

How To Apply

Complete the online application which includes attaching the following:

• Resume
• Letters of recommendation (preferably from a manager and/or instructor)