RN New Grad Residency - General Medical Unit

Salem Health
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance
United States, Oregon, Salem
Apr 26, 2025
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main CampusDepartment: SH A6 EPosition Type: Full TimeStart Time: 19:00Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!Your Role With Us:The General Medical Unit or A6E, is one of four Medical Surgical Units that provide care to a highly diverse population with diagnoses of heart failure, sepsis, renal failure, respiratory failure, COVID and patients with multiple co-morbidities. Patients have multiple medical diagnoses offering a variety of healthcare experiences for nurses. Medical Surgical Nurses develop a well rounded knowledge base and are able to care for a wide range of different patients. The wide range of diagnoses coupled with the Care in Place model makes for a highly satisfying specialty. Nurses have the experience of caring for patients holistically and interact with multiple disciplines to navigate there patients through the hospital stay. They strive to provide an exceptional experience every time to patients and their families.New Grad Residency: Salem Health offers a comprehensive New Graduate RN Residency Program with a focus on transition from the new graduate nurse to novice registered nurse practicing in a hospital setting. During the first three weeks, newly hired employees spend time focusing solely on learning about the culture at Salem Hospital and specific educational topics essential to beginning a bedside Registered Nurse career. Highly experienced educators work hand in hand with current bedside Registered Nurses to present both lectures and hands on in a controlled environment. Educational topics include a focus on infection prevention, wound care, risk management, critical thinking, documentation and ethics. Following the initial three week orientation the new graduate nurse will be assigned to a primary preceptor on their unit of hire. Each preceptor has participated in an initial specialized training course with ongoing annual education. The nursing leadership team and preceptors on each unit continue to provide frequent, collaborative feedback, support and encouragement throughout the initial eight to ten week orientation period. Orientation is tailored made to each individual new graduated. Our goal is to help support each individual transition into a confident, independent bedside RN. Total Rewards Offerings:Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified positionsFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerhttps://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteriaImpressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and othersBackground/Expertise:Requires BSN or non-nursing Bachelor's Degree with MSN. Bachelor of Arts in nursing also accepted. Candidates with an Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) also encouraged to apply. *Agreement to complete BSN within three (3) years of hire required.Less than one (1) year of nursing experience required.Unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon required one week prior to hire date.BLS required.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org