**Overview** Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information. **Responsibilities** **Overview:** Our **transitional or fellowship programs** have been created to assist in the professional development of nurses who have more than 12 months of nursing experience, yet have not worked in acute care, have had a break from acute care or are seeking to change specialties in nursing. **These Transition program will consist of:** + 12-24 weeks of classroom and online educational presentations. Must be available to attend all scheduled dates during the orientation weeks. + Initial follow-up competency validation and development plans + Clinical rotation under the supervision of qualified preceptors + Ongoing meetings with the clinical educator, preceptor and others to assure progression and advancement on the continuum from novice to competent performance. **At the completion of the program, the participants will be able to:** + Successfully handle adult patient assignments + Demonstrate a complete physical and psychosocial assessment on a patient + Take appropriate problem-solving actions when confronted with a clinical or administrative dilemma + Work cooperatively and effectively with physicians, family members and other members of the healthcare team. + Our program is facilitated by nurse experts with special emphasis on: clinical skills, critical thinking skills, leadership abilities, communication skills, patient safety, and professional career development. **Qualifications** + Less than 12 months experience as a Postpartum Registered Nurse + Current California license as a Registered Nurse. + Must be able to complete entire program with perfect attendance record + Must be able to work 3 days per week after completing the first 12 weeks of residency + Must be able to work or train on either night or day shifts, including holidays + Must agree to the terms and conditions of the program. + Current American Heart Association BLS & ACLS + *Additional certifications to be required based on department. This position represented by CNA. **Pay Range** $55.06 - $73.44 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.