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VA Maine’s Nursing Services is recruiting new graduate nurses for the Post-Baccalaureate RN Residency (PBRNR) Program and the RN Transition-to-Practice (RNTTP) Program.

To provide support for newly licensed nurses in a structured environment to facilitate the development of skills clinical decision making, and teamwork in the transition from a novice nurse

to a competent and confident nursing professional.

VA Maine Healthcare System will be recognized as a leader in the development of superior nursing staff who are fully competent and confident in their ability to practice at the fullest

extent of their license.

Produce skilled, proficient, and effective PBRNR program educators and preceptors.

The PBRNR program is a federally funded, year-long program that is administered by the VA’s Office of Academic Affiliations. It provides a robust curriculum that is consistent with the

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education’s, Standards for Accreditation of Entry-to-Practice Nurse Residency Programs. Residents are paid a stipend during this residency and are also

eligible for health insurance if they wish to sign up for it.  Resident schedules are Monday thru Friday with no weekends, no off-tour shifts, and no holidays.  Residents will receive 13

paid sick days and 13 paid vacation days throughout the year, both earned at 4 hours per pay period.

As a Health Professions Trainee, the resident’s time is 100% protected for learning and is modeled after the internships that medical interns experience.  The resident’s time is supervised

allowing for time to learn and develop into a confident nursing professional.

The PBRNR program includes clinical experiences in multiple specialty areas.  During the first half of the program, required clinical experiences will be completed in Med/Surg, Telemetry,

Primary Care, Inpatient Mental Health, and Long-Term Care.  In the second half of the program, clinical experiences will be tailored to the resident’s interests and career goals within the

confines of available preceptors.

Residents will work on the development of leadership skills, improvement of patient outcomes and development as an interprofessional team member.  Each resident will be responsible for

completing an evidence-based initiative in partnership with another resident to include implementation. 

Current and unrestricted RN License at time of program start

The Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency Program at VA Maine Healthcare System is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Documents will be reviewed, and an interview will be scheduled.

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