New Graduate Nurse Residency (Summer 2020 Start Date)
Now is your time.
Ready to launch your nursing career at the only hospital in the DC metro area to achieve Magnet® designation four times? You’re in luck! MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is currently accepting applications for the Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program™.
We’re leading the way in nursing excellence—and you can join us.
Our year-long New Graduate Nurse Residency program provides the mentoring and support you need to transition from student to professional nurse. You’ll attend monthly seminars and learning activities, formulate an individual professional development plan, and complete an evidence-based practice project related to a unit specialty of your choice.
Once your three to six month unit-based orientation is complete, you’ll begin a minimum two-year, full-time commitment with your unit at MedStar Georgetown. By working at one of the country’s top hospitals, you’ll establish a strong professional foundation.
Learn from the best.
MedStar Georgetown was the first hospital in the nation’s capital to be granted Magnet® status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center—an honor given to fewer than eight percent of hospitals across the country.
What does our Magnet® status mean for you? Our nurses rate their job satisfaction and sense of professional empowerment more highly than those at non-Magnet® hospitals. This is an opportunity to join a workplace recognized for our positive work environment, clinical excellence, and many professional development opportunities.
Requirements
The New Graduate Nurse Residency, beginning July 20, 2020, is intended for Spring/Summer 2020 graduates of accredited BSN programs. Winter 2019 BSN graduates will also be considered. This selective program is open only to candidates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher, so please list your GPA in your resume or cover letter.
Admission Process
Interested? Submit your online application.
Once your application is in, you will be prompted to complete an online Nursing Career Battery. You have 48 hours to complete the test. If you do not finish the test within this window, your application will not be considered—so don’t delay!
You will be contacted by the end of December if you are selected to attend the New Graduate Nurse Resident Interview Day on Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This is an Invitation ONLY event, and all candidates must interview on this date.
If you are invited to interview, you will be required to submit the following additional documents in one complete packet by January 24, 2020:
- Official transcript (cumulative GPA: >3.2)
- Two clinical faculty reference letters on official university letterhead
- Employer reference (if you have worked as a Nurse Technician/Extern/CNA/Care Partner)
Learn more
- Get more details. https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/for-healthcare-professionals/nursing/build-your-career-here/next-generation-of-nurses/
- Explore our units. https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/for-healthcare-professionals/nursing/our-service-lines/explore-our-units/
About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital:
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest Washington, D.C.
Our healthcare professionals have a reputation for medical excellence and leadership. As the first hospital in Washington, D.C. to achieve Magnet® Recognition, we have demonstrated our excellence in nursing care, innovative professional nursing practice, and nursing satisfaction.
Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura personalis, or caring for the whole person, we are committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and treatment options within a trusting and compassionate environment. Our mission is what sets us apart—and makes MedStar Georgetown a special place to work.
General Summary of Position:
A nurse is responsible for providing competent professional nursing care using the nursing process. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED: Graduation from an accredited Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION: 1) must be waiting for results of NCLEX exam (first sitting) already taken; OR 2) must have set a NCLEX exam date (first sitting) within 2 months of GUH hire/start date OR 3) must have successfully completed the NCLEX and is awaiting DC Nursing Licensure. No Graduate Nurse Technician can be in this classification if they have already failed boards, or if they do not set a NCLEX exam date within two months after hire/start. BLS required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as a nursing assistant or nurse tech desired. Satisfactory references from the school of nursing attended.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to perform the nursing technologies. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to set priorities and work under stress.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
PRACTICE & QUALITY
Provides relationship-based care that promotes continuous, consistent, efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process.
Demonstrates professional practice utilizing the framework of the professional practice model and is grounded in a culture of safety and quality.
COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION
Communicates and collaborates with inter-professional groups to ensure coordination, continuity and safe care.
Communicates verbal information and documents written and electronic information that reflects the planned and delivered care for patients.
LEADERSHIP
Supports and contributes to the unit, department and organizational goals inclusive of the mission, vision and values.
Demonstrates advocacy and support on behalf of inter-professional teams and patients.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participates in professional development activities.
Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery.
Questions?
Nurse Recruitment and Retention
202-444-1215
nurse.recruit@gunet.georgetown.edu