Nurse Residency Program Coordinator

Employment Type:

Shift:

In collaboration with nursing leadership the Program Coordinator is responsible for coordination of all aspects of the Vizient Nurse Residency and Simulation Center. Responsibilities include the development and maintenance of a dynamic Nurse Residency program that transitions new graduate nurses into the role of staff RN, advances the standard of professional clinical practice, supports lifelong learning, professional growth and role competence.

What you will Do:

• Coordinates all aspects of the Vizient Nurse Residency Program including recruitment and processing of resident applicants, managing, and maintaining documents, files, data on nurse residents, program and speaker evaluations, coordination and distribution of monthly schedules for nurse residents, speakers and facilitators, leading the Nurse Resident Advisory Council.
• Conducts and/or coordinates classes, skills, labs, sessions and other activities within the Nurse Residency Program, BLS Resuscitation Lab, and Simulation Center.
• Identifies, implements, coordinates, and evaluates the Nurse Residency Program curriculum, outcomes and feedback. Provides leadership and coaching in the development, instruction, validation, and continuous improvement of program speakers.
• Applies relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics in learner centered interactions working with colleagues in maintaining a climate of mutual respect and shared values.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Managers, Clinical Directors, Clinical Education, Human Resources, and other Department Directors to drive changes and sources of evidence into the nursing and organizational infrastructure.
• Prepares reports, analyzes and monitors metrics ie: financial, turn over and program. Implementing necessary corrective plans to maintain Nurse Residency and Simulation Center Program goals.

Hours/Schedule:

Full Time

Day Shift - 8 hr

Minimum Qualifications:

Education [formal]:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.

2. Current Iowa Registered Nurse licensure required.

3. Master’s degree in nursing preferred but will consider candidates with advanced degree in education or health related field. Commitment to complete master’s degree within five years of hire required.

Experience:

1. A minimum of five years of professional nursing experience preferably in an acute care setting with progressive experiences which demonstrate success in nursing or expanded roles.

2. Two or more years of formal or informal instructional experience.

Special Skills and Competencies:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

2. Excellent collaboration, organizational and management skills.

3. Strong technology skills including software ie: Word, Excel, Power Point, AV equipment and Electronic Medical Record.

4. Ability to be involved in multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities

5. High degree of initiative and judgment.

6. Ability to motivate, inspire, maintain working relationships and develop others.

7. Ability to work flexible hours. May require after business hours, weekends and travel.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Education Assistance offered

• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package(Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)for positions 16 hours per week or greater

• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials

• Generous paid time off program

• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.