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Posted: 27-Sep-25
Location: Garner, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 27128
This new grad Resident cohort primarily targets December 2025 new grads as well as new grads who have previously graduated but will not have one or more years of RN experience by February 2026.
WakeMed’s nurse residency is a one-year program that offers clinical and educational activities to facilitate professional and personal growth for the new nurse graduate. This educationally rich and emotionally supportive environment provides a positive transition to nursing practice and is a program that has maintained a retention rate of greater than 90%! Our residency is a wonderful way to begin your career and develop lifelong relationships as well as mentor within the WakeMed family.
The Clinical Nurse, Resident is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care. The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs identified through the assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education.
The Clinical Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of patient care services.
The Clinical Nurse actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care model.
The four key concepts of are:
- Dignity and Respect = Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices; Information Sharing = Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful
- Participation = Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose
- Collaboration = Patients and families and the Clinical Nurse collaborate in the delivery of care.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Nursing Benefits/Highlights:
- Magnet designated health system
- Named the top hospital to work for in NC
- Proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of the best employers for Diversity
- Relocation incentive available for out-of-state
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Onsite Parking
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Career Ladder – RN I – IV, depending on education and experience
Licensure
Registered Nurse Required
Education
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Experience
No Experience Required