RN - New Grad Residency Program; Grads

Position: RN - New Grad Residency Program (2025 Grads)
RN - New Grad Residency Program Grads) at Carle Health summary:
The RN New Grad Residency Program at Carle Health offers recent nursing graduates structured clinical practice across various specialties including medical-surgical, critical care, women’s health, pediatrics, procedural, and ambulatory care. The role supports licensed nursing staff by assisting with patient care activities, data collection, unit maintenance, and communication under RN supervision. This program provides hands-on experience, mandatory training, and career growth opportunities within a large healthcare system.
Overview
Our Carle Nurse Residency Program includes the following practice settings:

• Medical/Surgical:
Cardiac-Surgery, Cardio-Pulmonary, Oncology, Orthopedics, Advanced Care, Medical-Surgical, Observation, and Clinical Decision Unit with expanded opportunities in Home Care and Hospice

• Critical Care:
Critical Care Unit and Cardiovascular ICU

• Women’s:
Antepartum, Labor & Delivery and Post-Partum

• Children’s:
Pediatrics, Pediatrics Intensive Care and Neonatal Intensive Care Units

• Procedural:
Heart and Vascular Institute, Digestive Health Institute, Radiology, and Perioperative departments

• Ambulatory:
Primary Care, Convenient Care and a wide variety of specialty clinics
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Resident functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associates Nursing or College Diploma Nursing.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Completion of first semester of Registered Nurse (RN) education program or Documented military training and Basic Life Support (BLS)
Responsibilities

• Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.

• Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.

• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.

• Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.

• Demonstrates competency in skills outlined in competency modules including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.

• Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living.

• As directed by the registered nurse, collects and documents data accurately and timely.

• Stocks nurse servers, orders supplies, and other tasks associated with unit maintenance and day to day operation.

• Completes all mandatory training and competency modules.
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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