Nurse Residency (RN New Grad)

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas has an opportunity for an RN, New Grad join our nursing team.

A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas serves the patients of south-central Tennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee). Situated at the foot of Sewanee Mountain, in southern Middle Tennessee, the city of Winchester offers the best in small-town living while offering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. Winchester has a host of top rated schools, both public and private. Its economy is strong and steadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan and Arnold Engineering. Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation, Winchesters beautiful Tims Ford Lake offers visitors an opportunity for year-round fishing, hiking, and camping. If golfing is more your style, you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford. This 6,790-yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear, Mr. Jack Nicklaus, has been named as one of the Top Ten Places You Can Play by Golf Magazine. And just down the road from Winchester, youll find Lynchburg, TN. Home to another favorite tourist destination, the nations oldest registered distillery, Jack Daniels.

Our Nurse Residency is a 12-month program designed to help new RN graduates transition into clinical practice with confidence and competence. Combining the gold standard of evidence-based training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, the residency develops clinical skills, critical thinking, and leadership. As a nurse resident joining our team, youll build a foundation to thrive in your healthcare career.

Reports to the Director of Med Surg.

Nurse Residency Benefits

One-one-one mentorship and cohort support

Tuition reimbursement

35 nursing contact hours along with a certificate of completion from the US Department of Labor

Units/Specialties
Nurse residents gain valuable experience across a variety of units and specialties, including:

Behavioral Health

Critical Care (ICU)

Emergency Room

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Med/Surg

Orthopedics

Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Surgical Services

Women's Services

How youll contribute
Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts

Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial well-being

Professional development and growth opportunities

Our nursing philosophy
REACH is an acronym that embodies our nursing support including Recruiting and Retention, Education, Advancement, Culture and Honors. We are dedicated to investing in our nurses over the full lifespan of their careers and supporting their growthand successevery step of the way. REACH your full potential!

About our Health System
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas - Winchester & Sewanee is a combined 131 acute bed hospital and has 26 skilled care/nursing home beds located in Winchester, Tennessee and Sewanee, Tennessee and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement
Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Geri Lee, Nurse Recruiter by texting or call ....

Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

Less than one year of nursing experience

Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire

ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire