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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Wentworth-Douglass New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, launching this August.Our year-long, collaborative, and person-centered residency is designed to support your transition from student to professional nurse and set you up for a successful, meaningful nursing career.
During your New Graduate Residency at Wentworth-Douglass, you’ll experience:
• Experienced, dedicated preceptors
• Committed Nurse Educators
• Supportive and accessible nursing leadership
• A state-of-the-art Simulation Center
• A personalized orientation plan tailored to your learning needs
• Regular, goal-focused check-ins to support growth and confidence
In our Medical-Surgical specialty units, you’ll find:
• Low RN-to-patient ratios
• Unit-based pharmacists
• Designated Clinical Educators
• Inpatient Clinical Coaches
• Day and Night Clinical Practice Leaders
• Resource RNs with minimal patient assignments
• Designated LNAs on every shift
This residency offers the structure, support, and hands-on learning new graduate nurses need to thrive — while being part of a team that truly invests in your success.
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Pay Range
$32.29 - $62.57/Hourly
Grade
6NTEMP
EEO Statement:
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