National Nurse Resident Program Site Coordinator

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary:

The Site Clinical Coordinator (SCC) provides support and collaborative oversight representing the nurse residency program at the facility.  The site coordinator, in partnership with the director, is responsible for the maintaining standardization of the nurse residency program, achievement and maintenance of residency program accreditation, and ensures nurse residents are supported in their transition to practice, satisfied, and retained.

• In collaboration with the Director, builds and maintains program standards, structure, curriculum, policy and processes that support resident progression, program sustainability and nurse retention 
• In collaboration with the Director, responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of program standards, structure, curriculum, policy and processes for the program 
• Implements standards for measurable, realistic program outcomes with timelines and accountabilities
• Deploys standardized processes and structures for holding self and others at the site accountable to program KPI’s 
• Partners with site leadership to ensure processes and structures are deployed consistently to guarantee expectations for performance are established and accountability is maintained
• Develops and supports site faculty and subject matter experts 
• Ensures principles of CommonSpirit Health’s mission, nursing vision, values, DEIB, PEX, and professional development are delivered 
• Facilitates and ensures use of technology to support all aspects of the program, including the use of virtual methods 
• Supports the systematic and purposeful collection and dissemination of data and information
• Ensures that ongoing assessments of resident and preceptor’s  knowledge, skills, and practice gaps are performed 
• In collaboration with the Director, supports the development of the annual operating budget for the program and ensures budget adherence 
• Identifies and maintains a strategic partnership network with nursing academic organizations that aligns with the site, market, division and system workforce plan and future needs
• Ensures a consistent, principle-driven brand for nurse residency at the site

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Current CA RN license 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • Master's Degree in Nursing Preferred
  • Minimum 3 years clinical experience in acute care setting
  • Minimum 2 years clinical teaching experience
  • Coursework or degree or certification in adult learning or nursing education