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How much do nurse residency program jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for nurse residency program in Santa Rosa, CA is $98,109.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,600.00 and $107,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Nurse Residency Program?

A Nurse Residency Program is a structured transition program designed for newly graduated nurses who are entering clinical practice for the first time. The program typically provides additional training, mentorship, and support during the first year of employment to help new nurses build confidence and competence in their roles. Nurse residency programs often include classroom education, hands-on clinical experience, and opportunities for professional development. These programs aim to ease the transition from student to professional nurse, reduce turnover, and improve patient care outcomes.

What is the difference between Nurse Residency Program vs Registered Nurse?

AspectNurse Residency ProgramRegistered Nurse
CredentialsNewly licensed nurses with a state licenseLicensed nurses with active RN license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities during trainingFull-time staff in various healthcare settings
PurposeTransition from student to professional nurse with structured supportProvide patient care independently

The Nurse Residency Program is a structured training and transition program for newly licensed nurses, focusing on skill development and mentorship. In contrast, a Registered Nurse is a licensed professional providing direct patient care. The program prepares nurses for independent practice, while RNs are already practicing professionals. Both roles are essential in healthcare, but the program is a stepping stone for new nurses entering the workforce.

What types of support and mentorship can new nurses expect during a Nurse Residency Program?

Nurse Residency Programs typically offer comprehensive support through structured mentorship, preceptorship, and regular check-ins with experienced nursing staff. New nurses often participate in group learning sessions, skills workshops, and debriefings to discuss clinical experiences and challenges. This supportive environment helps bridge the gap between academic training and independent practice, allowing residents to build confidence, refine clinical skills, and adapt to the fast-paced healthcare setting. The collaborative nature of the program also encourages peer support and interdisciplinary teamwork, preparing nurses for long-term success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a Nurse Residency Program, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Nurse Residency Program, you need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), active RN licensure, and a solid grasp of clinical fundamentals. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), basic life support (BLS) certification, and common hospital protocols is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and resilience are crucial soft skills for adapting to the transition from student to practicing nurse. These competencies ensure new nurses can provide safe, effective patient care while building confidence and integrating into healthcare teams.
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Infographic showing various Nurse Residency Program job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,109 per year, or $47.2 per hour.
Residency Program Director

Residency Program Director

Petaluma Health Center

Petaluma, CA • On-site

$127K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description
Petaluma Health Center is recruiting for a Residency Program Clinical Director to join our award winning team!
Summary:
The Residency Program Director will lead the NP/PA Residency Program, leading and supervising
other faculty in precepting and teaching Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Residents and leading the team responsible for resident selection and evaluation, curricular evaluation and development, and integration of the program into Petaluma Health Center's mission and goals. The Program Director ideally would also serve as Team Director of the residency team, conditional on appropriate experience to assume that position. (Please refer to Associate Clinical Director Primary Care Job Description). As a clinician, they will provide quality primary medical care in a collaborative, compassionate, and caring environment. They will work as an integral part of the medical staff by participating in all strategic initiatives of Petaluma Health Center. Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after -hours call,weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope.
Grant-Funded/Limited-Duration Assignment:
This position is grant-funded and is intended to support the NP/PA Residency Program during the applicable grant cycle. Continued employment in this role is contingent upon available funding, continuation of the residency program, program needs, operational needs, and PHC's discretion. The position may end, be extended, or be modified based on changes to funding, grant requirements, residency program needs, or PHC's business needs. This language does not alter the at-will nature of employment.
Areas of Responsibility:
Residency:
  • Develop, implement, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate the work of the residency program to
    assure attainment of program goals
  • Provide direct clinical teaching in both didactic and clinical settings
  • Lead team designing program guidelines, didactics, and residents' schedules
  • Assist residents in achieving learning objectives in all desired areas of care and with a deep
  • understanding of PHC's mission and culture
  • Supervise precepting, including providing training, evaluation, and feedback for preceptors
  • Assist in establishing and coordinating clinical rotations, both within PHC and with outside agencies
  • Coordinate regular evaluation of resident progress and performance, including for post -residency employment
  • Collaborate with operations and clinic administrators to ensure residents meet goals for number of patient visits completed during the twelve month program
  • Collaborate with operations and team manager to integrate residents into existing services and ensure that residents are part of the PHC clinic culture
  • Maintain program accreditation including any necessary reports or site visits
  • Create annual budget and work with health center staff to integrate budget within primary care
  • Support, apply for, and manage outside funding opportunities, including federal and state grants, and ensure timely completion of grant-related reporting, documentation, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
  • Manage relationship with collaborating academic institutions
  • Support grant-funded residency program operations, including implementation of grant-related
  • program objectives, tracking of required deliverables, coordination of resident oversight during the grant period, and assistance with transition, closeout, or continuation planning if grant funding ends, changes, or is not renewed.

Clinical:
  • Manage a panel of assigned primary care patients as designated for clinical FTE
  • Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients for a scope of patients is defined by level of certification
  • Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice
    guidelines
  • Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
  • Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
  • Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
  • Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
  • Responsible for maintaining credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
  • Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned Support and contribute positively to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery
  • Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
  • Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working entire shift or more as
    needed to manage assigned patient panel
  • Responsible for maintaining credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner/physician assistant to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
  • Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned

Manager Responsibilities:
  • Assist the CMO and Leadership team in strategic planning of the Nurse Practitioner/Physician
    Assistant Residency
  • Utilize operational and clinical audit results to lead team in initiatives of clinical systems
    improvements, health information technology innovations, and new methods of care delivery
  • Responsible to meet with residency faculty in their performance reviews and the quarterly and
    yearly incentive reviews
  • Attend clinical director meetings as needed, as well as other management or quality meetings as assigned by Medical Director

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
  • Graduation from a nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Minimum of five years' experience providing primary care in a family practice setting in good
    standing
  • Minimum of one year previous management experience highly desirable
  • Previous teaching experience and/or strong interest in teaching
  • Faculty development fellowship or similar training highly desirable
  • Experience working in an FQHC or in community medicine highly desirable

Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
  • Knowledge of quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation,diagnosis and treatment
  • Familiarity with educational evaluation software

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Current California license as an FNP
  • Nurse Practitioners must also have current CA RN License in good standing
  • Federal DEA Registration within 30 days of employment
  • Must maintain CME as required for certification renewals
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification
  • Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC's credentialing and privileging requirements

Language Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and request s from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal preferred.
Petaluma health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Petaluma health Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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