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Form of workGraduate Nurse Residency - July 2024
Come and join our Graduate Nurse Residency Program! We invite new graduate RN's to apply for this unique opportunity. The next cohort will begin on July 15th, 2024.
Integrated into a Hospital's education structure, the Texas Health Graduate Nurse Residency Program includes a guided clinical experience with an instructor-led core curriculum, a formal mentoring program, informative debriefing/self-care sessions and supportive 360-degree evaluations. Residents not only participate in the learning experience on their personally selected home units, they also rotate/cross train through other departments to gain an expanded nursing experience vital to the complex patient care.
The Texas Health Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive, evidence based on-boarding program with a 15-month employment commitment that offers new graduate nurses an exciting opportunity to gain the experience, judgment, skills and confidence to successfully navigate the complexity of hospital life.
Where you will be working:
Work location: Texas Health Arlington 800 W. Randol Mill Road TX 76012
Work environment: Med Surg Station 51
o 20 bed unit
o Med Surg, no pediatrics
o Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5
Work hours: Full-time, (3)-12 hour shifts; Rotating weekends and Holidays required
o Shifts identified after completion of the residency
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital - Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We're a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.
We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women's services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we're a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We're accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We've been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We're also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we're recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women's health and much more.
Please provide the following during the application:
Resume
Official nursing school transcript (Unofficial transcript accepted until official is available)
Exemplar/Essay: In one-to-two pages, tell a story of a clinical situation that was especially meaningful to you as a student nurse and that has helped shape your practice today
Things you need for the position:
ADN (Associates Nursing Degree) is required upon hire; BSN preferred
Graduated within the last 12 months preferred
Less than one-year experience at the time the residency begins preferred
Have not previously completed a THR nursing residency preferred
Current RN licensure (Texas or Compact State). Boards MUST be passed, and results verified by noon the Wednesday prior to start date.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
Why Texas Health As a Texas Health Registered Nurse you'll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
- 2021 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" (7th year in a row)
- Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
- "America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes
- A "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Nurse:
- Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
- Positively impact patients' quality of life
- Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
- Enjoy opportunities for growth
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to THRGN@texashealth.org. #LI-TC2
