Nurse Residency Program Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

As the Nurse Residency Clinical Site Coordinator, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the nurse residency experience at the site level. In partnership with the Nurse Residency Program Director, facility CNO/designee, and market, division, and national leaders, you will drive program coordination, oversight, and continuous improvement.

Every day, you will serve as the on-site champion for the residency program, ensuring alignment across teams and providing visible support. In collaboration with clinical education, you will maintain program standardization, support accreditation, and uphold a high-quality, consistent experience.

To be successful in this role, you will bring a person-centered approach, ensuring nurse residents feel supported as they transition into practice, stay engaged in their work, and build lasting, meaningful careers within the organization.

As Nurse Residency Program Coordinator, you will:

• Partner with the Nurse Residency Supervisor to maintain and continuously improve program standards, structure, curriculum, and processes that support resident progression and retention
• Plan, implement, evaluate, and refine the Nurse Residency Program to ensure effectiveness and sustainability
• Facilitate residency classes in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Educators
• Establish and track measurable program outcomes, including timelines and accountability
• Collaborate with site leadership to ensure consistent execution, clear performance expectations, and accountability
• Develop and support faculty, preceptors, residents, and local leadership while assessing knowledge, skills, and practice gaps
• Champion a high-quality, mission-driven program that aligns with organizational goals, promotes interprofessional collaboration, and delivers a consistent site-level experience

Nurse Residency Program Coordinator Schedule

• Work a Monday–Friday RN schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, supporting a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, 
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the acute care setting

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Current license as RN in Nebraska, Iowa or multi-state compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS or BLS instructor) is required upon hire.
• Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Heart Association: Basic Life Support.