Providence Nursing Institute: Nurse Resident and Fellows Program
Advance your nursing career with us
Whether you are a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or you are interested in transitioning to a different nursing specialty, the Providence Nursing Institute supports your professional development, reflecting the highest national standards. We provide an integrated, consistent support structure for mentoring, career guidance and development—to make sure our nurses are reliably prepared, inspired, and challenged in their work.
New graduate nurse residency program
Our program for new graduate nurses will provide you the foundation and support to become an expert in your specialty. Learn through a combination of classroom sessions, simulation and authentic patient experiences with the support of experienced preceptors/mentors.
Upon hire, nurse residents will have graduated from an accredited nursing program and typically have less than 12 months of nursing experience.
Applicants may apply, be interviewed and be offered a position before they obtain an RN license. An active RN license will be required prior to the start date, and will be verified with the state.
Yes, but applicants must complete a nursing program by the start date.
Yes. However, an active RN license in the state of hire will be required prior to the start date. Many out-of-state candidates are unable to start in their residency program due to not having their state license active prior to their start date, which can be attributed to unexpected licensing timelines. If a candidate is already licensed out-of-state, we highly recommend researching the reciprocity timeline and requirements for the state in which they are applying. If a candidate has not taken their NCLEX, we highly recommend they reach out to their local state board of nursing for testing options that best support their professional license transition to another state.
Yes. Individuals hired into residency positions typically have graduated less than 12 months from graduation, though length of time from graduation can vary. Individuals who have more than 12 months post-graduate work experience may choose to consider applying for a RN Fellowship in a specialty area in which they do not yet have experience.
No, however, first consideration will be given to BSN, MSN and BSN-in-Program prepared applicants. All nurses who are hired with their ADN will be asked to complete a BSN program within a certain period of time, depending on location.
The number that is hired each month or into cohorts varies by location.
Generally, all hospitals in our family of organizations offer residency programs.
Yes. Opportunities for new grad nurses are sometimes available in clinics, home health, hospice, long term care, and skilled nursing facilities. The requirements listed on each job posting should help candidates to determine if new grad applications are being accepted.
This varies between location and specialty. In most specialties and locations, cohorts start three times a year (typically in winter, spring and summer). In some locations and specialties, we also offer rolling start dates year-round. Start dates are typically indicated on the posting.
RN residency assignments are approximately one year in length.
Yes. RN residency training includes precepted time on the unit, online learning, classroom-based learning, and clinical simulation. Unit-based training length varies between 8 and 16 weeks, depending on specialty. Learn more about our Clinical Academy.
No.
Yes, residents are hired as an employee and will be paid bi-weekly.
The specialties offered depend on location and time of year. The following areas could be available, but are not limited to: behavioral health, critical care, emergency department, medical-surgical, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), obstetrics, pediatrics, perioperative services, and telemetry.
Each applicant is given the opportunity to indicate and explain their top choice areas. When a job offer for a specialty area is made, it may be accepted or declined. Great efforts are made to accommodate preferences.
The length of time an RN resident is asked to commit to the organization is dependent on the location and will be discussed as part of the interview process.
Transfer eligibility for individuals in “good standing” will be dependent on location and union contract transfer eligibility. In many areas, employees may transfer to another department after one year of training in a specialty.
RN residency positions are typically full-time opportunities that require 36-40 hours per week. Schedules will vary to accommodate education time and simulation experiences. Scheduled shift length varies and could include 8, 10, or 12 hours in length. Per diem/on call positions are offered at a few hospitals and would be discussed with candidates early in the interview process.
Nurse resident schedules may include nights, evenings; and will include weekends and holidays. Schedules are typically made 30 days in advance and have rotating schedules.
Residents receive the same vacation, paid holidays and sick leave allowances as other contractual nurses. As each residency is an intensive program, time off or scheduling requests are typically not granted during the initial 6 months of training.
Applications are accepted when jobs are posted. Our practice is to post them approximately 2-3 months in advance of start date. Click here for current residency job postings within our family of organizations.
To apply, please submit the online application to the posted job and include a resume and letter of intent indicating why you are interested in Providence St. Joseph Health, the values you will bring to the organization, and how our program will help further your professional career goals. Additional components may be required and will be indicated in the job posting.
Yes. Applicants may be asked to submit five clinical references at any time after applying. If references are requested at time of application, it will be indicated on the job posting.
Available resident positions will be posted prior to the projected start date. In many cases, only one job is posted per city for multiple specialties and locations. After a candidate submits a complete application and meets job requirements, they may be asked to complete a video interview. Next possible steps include a web-based reference check, phone conversation with staff, and face-to-face interviews with hiring teams.
Yes, please submit an application and we do our best to apply technology to conduct interviews for candidates who are unable to interview in person. For some positions, an in-person interview will be the final step before an offer is made.
Email invitations for applicants to complete a video interview will include a link to a web-based interview of pre+B16determined questions. RN resident applicants have 7 days to complete this interview. If a candidate clicks the interview link and is taking to the application site to enter a user name and password, this means the link is still active. After Login is selected the HireVue video interview will launch. If an error is received stating the interview is no longer available, candidates should connect with their recruiter.
Experienced nurse fellowship program
Our program for nurse fellows is designed for your career advancement and guided transition into a new specialty through structured curriculum, prepared preceptors and hands on learning. Length of fellowship varies dependent on desired specialty.
Upon hire, nurse fellows will have a current RN license in good standing and typically have at least 12 months of continuous nursing experience.
Aim for the highest clinical quality, and patient and nurse safety.
Support a nurse’s professional development and effective transition to key specialty roles.
Are based upon specialty-specific and nationally-recognized standards, and incorporate current evidence.
Leverage clinical simulation to deliver state-of-the-art, safe learning, grounded in adult learning principles.
Incorporate comprehensive feedback to measure success and constantly improve.
Are taught locally, using home facility clinical educators.
Incorporate trained preceptor support and transition mentors.
Available specialties
Our Providence Nursing Institute offers a wide variety of specialty options from highly technical clinical roles to leadership development to advanced practice nursing roles.
The following specialties may be offered:
Behavioral Health
Care Management
Cardiovascular Lab
Critical Care
Emergency Department
Leadership and Nurse Management
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Obstetrics
Oncology
Orthopedics
Perioperative Services
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Locations
There is an amazing depth and breadth of opportunities to explore at our ministries across the west. Whatever your specialty or sub-specialty focus, you can find your future at one of our locations.
