Nurse Residency Program Fall 2026

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with nursing patient assessment and evaluations.
• Nursing Patient Education (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with patient education.
• Care Planning (Fundamental Awareness): Establishes realistic personal work goals and objectives. Demonstrates ability to anticipate basic resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for own assignments and responsibilities. Prepares and presents clear and accurate status reports on projects and assignments.
• Evidence-Based Practice (Fundamental Awareness): Recognizes nursing practice is research-based and questions or demonstrates curiosity about the scientific basis of practice.
• Core Accountabilitie

Benefits

Additional Information

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Nursing Educ & Prf Development Job Summary: . VUMC Nurse Residency Program - Fall 2026 Cohort Start Date: October 26 Are you a new graduate nurse ready to launch your nursing career with confidence and support? The Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Nurse Residency Program is designed just for you. This 12-month program is ideal for: New graduate nurses, or Registered Nurses with less than six (6) months of RN experience at the time of application. To be eligible, applicants must: Graduate from an accredited nursing program (ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA) Pass the NCLEX before the program start date Hold a BLS certification (required before start date and must be active for at least 90 days after start date) Be able to work 36-40 hours per week full-time during the first year Note: A background check is required and must be completed prior to employment. Application Timeline Current Vanderbilt Employees - May 4-10, 2026 All Applicants May 11- June 7, 2026 Additional Remaining Openings- June 8 - August 31, 2026 Why Join the Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program? Nationally Accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program Comprehensive Support with preceptors, trained mentors, and resident leaders Magnet-Designated Hospital with a focus on lifelong learning and professional development Move to Nashville Bonus: We offer relocation incentive bonuses to help you move to one of the most vibrant cities in the country. Your address is derived from the Workday application site for Relocation assistance and added to the offer letter. Student Loan Repayment - Significant monthly contributions to help reduce your loan burden Benefits on Day One - Immediate access to health insurance and employee perks ASN and BSN degrees are both accepted Explore More Learn more about unit tracks: VUMC Unit Listings: https://www.vumc.org/nurse-residency-program/track-listing-units Application Process Step 1: Submit your application with resume, education, work history, and unit preferences. Complete the pre-screen questions. Step 2: Your application will be reviewed and shared with department managers to determine the next steps. Our Nursing Philosophy We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to VUMC's mission of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Nursing is both an art and a science-centered on helping individuals, families, and communities achieve optimal health. Learn more about nursing at Vanderbilt: VUMC Nursing Careers: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/index.html

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