Independence Health System Nurse Residency Program
The Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive program that focuses on
entry level nurses as they transition into practice. The program has two
distinct phases:
Phase I: focuses on orientation (general and clinical) with a preceptor on the
unit in which the nurse will be working. Phase I welcomes the nurse to
Independence Health System and provides the knowledge, tools and support
to provide autonomous, safe and effective patient care. Residents will
identify role expectations.
Phase II, Year One: encompasses 16 hours of interactive classroom education. Phase II builds
upon the development of the new nurse by bridging gaps in clinical competence
and reasoning, knowledge and skills. Nurse residents work collaboratively
on an evidence-based project and have the opportunity to present to nursing
colleagues and leadership at a celebratory nurse recognition event.
Phase II, Year Two: continues to build professional development by focusing on interpersonal
skills to enhance teamwork, refine communication skills and build positive
relationships with others. Opportunities for growth and development are
explored at a career development seminar.
"I am thankful for the opportunities, support, and encouragement that
the Nurse Residency Program has provided me. This program is operated
by an exceptional team of nurse educators who strive to provide nurses
a variety of opportunities. This program assisted me in finding my place
within the system and nursing field. The Operating Room is where I was
meant to be. If it was not for the Nurse Residency program, I would not
have had the courage to take a chance in a new nursing unit within Independence
Health System (formerly Excela Health.)" - Kylie Luke, BSN, RN, Latrobe Hospital Operating Room
New Graduate Opportunities
For additional information on New Graduate Nurse positions and upcoming
careers events at Independence Health System,
click here or call the Employment Center and ask to talk with a Nurse Recruiter, at
724-832-4261.
"I am thankful for the opportunities, support, and encouragement that
the Nurse Residency Program has provided me. This program is operated
by an exceptional team of nurse educators who strive to provide nurses
a variety of opportunities. This program assisted me in finding my place
within the system and nursing field. The Operating Room is where I was
meant to be. If it was not for the Nurse Residency program, I would not
have had the courage to take a chance in a new nursing unit within Independence
Health System (formerly Excela Health.)"
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