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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

Nurse Residency Program

Spring / April Cohort

A Dynamic Opportunity for Registered Nurses to be considered for

Critical Care, Emergency, Telemetry, Maternal/Child Health, Perioperative and Medical/Surgical Specialty.

This program offers an opportunity to begin your career working side-by-side with, and under direct supervision of Clinical Professionals dedicated to your success.

Positions are limited, if offered a position the exact unit and shift will be based on the needs of Capital Health after completing clinical rotations. 

Program Objective:

• Transition from entry-level beginner nurse to competent professional nurse.

• Develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgment and performance.

• Develop leadership skills at point of care.

• Practice collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Develop strategies to incorporate research-based evidence into practice.

• Formulate individual career development plans.

Program Highlights:

• 15 month program

• Didactic lecture and 9-11 week clinical unit rotation

• Hands-on skills workshop/case studies/simulation

• Web-based modules

• Clinical preceptor-guided experience

• Multidisciplinary observation experiences

• Mentor program

• “Hands On” Evidenced Based Project

Program Requirements:

Program acceptance requires a minimum two-year commitment to Capital Health in a full-time position.Must be an ASN or BSN Graduate, passed the NCLEX and have NJ RN license by the start date.Must have ZERO experience as an RN.  Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.  Start date would be April 21, 2025.

Positions are limited, if offered a position the exact unit, shift and campus will be based on the needs of Capital Health after completing clinical rotations.

Click below for more information about the program:

Nurse Residency and Mentoring Program | Capital Health Hospitals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequent physical demands include: Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or SmellOccasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Talk or HearLifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate HearingAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter

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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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