Residency Coordinator Registered Nurse

About the Role

Oversees and facilitates the Nurse Residency Program following established standards and expectations. Focuses on continuing professional development and education for nurses in their first year as a nurse. Responsibilities include developing educational programs and processes to promote professional development for nurses throughout the organization, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and fostering a personal commitment to overall organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Develops and revises curriculum for the Nurse Residency Program and transition to practice programs.
• Implements and facilitates the Nurse Residency Program, including planning speakers, reserving space, and informing learners of dates and locations.
• Evaluates the outcomes of the Nurse Residency Program using data collection methods consistent with Vizient.
• Routinely shares outcome data with key stakeholders and advisory committee.
• Revises the Nurse Residency program based on feedback from stakeholders and literature.
• Serves as a strong role model in professional practice, building robust relationships with staff and other departments, effective communications, appropriate resource utilization, and sound planning skills.
• Provides guidance to residents regarding orientation and transition to practice, building a sense of pride in employees and promoting good morale.
• Guides resident professional development through mentoring, coaching, and education.
• Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals when appropriate.
• Provides feedback to residents and managers regarding professional practice issues identified.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Master's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience (Required)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Schedule

Hours include: 8:00 AM - 4:40 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.