September 2025 Nurse Residency Program

Requisition ID
2025-413419
Department
RN Residency Program
Hours / Pay Period
72
Shift
Varies
Standard Hours
Varies
Location
TN-CHATTANOOGA
Posted Pay Range
$30.00 - $43.05 /hour

Overview

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Responsibilities

Our comprehensive, 12-month program provides recent graduates of nursing schools with a consistent and thorough orientation experience designed to successfully transition them into professional practice.


During the orientation phase of the program, residents:

  • Gain access to key systems
  • Complete orientation checklists
  • Participate in simulations
  • Complete patient care with an experienced preceptor

Further develop critical thinking skills and increase their confidence in providing safe patient care

Education and training are unique to the clinical track.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

Completion of a diploma nursing program or
Associated of Applied Science in Nursing (ASN)  

Required Licensure and Certifications

Active RN license required in 30 days from hire or transfer into the RN Residency Program.  


Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 14 days from start date and prior to direct patient care 

ACLS and PALS class as determined by departmental requirements. 

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Completion of an accredited school of nursing program as well as the ability to complete annual nursing skills and competency course. 

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