The New Graduate Registered Nurse joins our Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program beginning on August 3, 2022. In the role as an RN he/she/they are responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients served in Adult Medical Surgical Units as directed by nursing management. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the stated philosophy and standards established by the Nursing Service Department, regulatory agencies and professional organizations. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the safety of nursing care they deliver or supervise. The Registered Nurse is responsible to the patient and the family or significant others for the quality of direct and indirect nursing care delivered as well as the Unit leadership team.About Emerson’s Nurse Residency Program –Emerson Hospital has partnered with the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ to provide our new graduate nurses with evidence based curriculum thatenhances their transition to practice. The curriculum is focused on critical areas for successful transition from student to practice nurse: leadership, the professional role, communication, evidence based practice and patient outcomes. Learning opportunities include classroom, simulation and seminars. Within the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ you will build relationships with other new graduate nurses in your cohort and you will have access to adesignated preceptor to help guide you in your first year of nursing.Program Details:• A 12 month program ease the transition into practice, including:o Classroom/skills orientationo Precepted unit orientationo Monthly classes on a designated day each month• Support from peers and clinical experts• Residents complete a facilitated Evidence-Based Practice project by the completion of the programBenefits of Being a New Graduate Nurse at Emerson Hospital:• Individualized support for your first year of practice• Tuition assistance eligible after 3 months• Clinical practice educators on site to meet your individualized needs• Active Nursing Shared Governance structure• Continuing education credits offered on site• Specialty Certification reimbursement (when elgible)Program Expectations:• Practice professionalism regarding behavior, work ethics, and attitude• Participate in all learning experiences and program components• Attend monthly seminars to support your knowledge base and guide your practice• Complete all program surveys and evaluationsMinimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program, strongly prefer Bachelors Degree in Nursing Must show proof of passing the NYCLEX exam PRIOR to program start date-August 3, 2022Licensure/Certifications: Current BLS RN license in the state of MA (can be pending)