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What is a nursing residency?

A nursing residency is a structured program designed to support newly licensed nurses as they transition from academic settings to professional clinical practice. These programs typically last from several months up to a year and provide additional training, mentorship, and support to help new nurses gain confidence and competence in their roles. Nursing residencies often include a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and professional development activities. The goal is to improve retention, job satisfaction, and patient care outcomes among new nurses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a nursing residency?

To thrive in a Nursing Residency, you need foundational nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and a current RN license or pending licensure. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, clinical documentation, and hospital protocols is typically expected. Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and a willingness to learn help residents integrate into clinical teams and handle the transition from student to professional nurse. These skills are vital for ensuring safe patient care, professional growth, and successful adjustment to the demands of a clinical nursing environment.

What are some common challenges new nurses face during a nursing residency, and how are they supported?

During a nursing residency, new nurses often encounter challenges such as adjusting to shift work, managing complex patient cases, and building confidence in clinical decision-making. Residency programs typically provide structured mentorship, regular feedback sessions, and access to experienced preceptors to help residents navigate these difficulties. Team-based support and ongoing education are integral parts of the program, ensuring residents gradually build the skills and confidence needed for independent practice.

What is the difference between Nursing Residency vs Registered Nurse?

AspectNursing ResidencyRegistered Nurse
CredentialsGraduate Nursing Degree, NCLEX-RNNCLEX-RN, State License
Work EnvironmentHospitals, healthcare facilities during trainingHospitals, clinics, community settings
PurposeTransition from student to independent nurse, skill developmentProvide patient care, perform nursing duties

In summary, a Nursing Residency is a structured program for new graduates to gain practical experience and develop skills, while a Registered Nurse is a licensed professional providing direct patient care. The residency prepares nurses for independent practice, whereas registered nurses work across various healthcare settings after licensure.

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Infographic showing various Nursing Residency job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Director of Nursing Residency Program

St. John's Riverside Hospital

Yonkers, NY

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital  is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong


The Director, RN Residency Program provides strategic, operational, educational, and fiscal leadership for the organization's American Nursing Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) accredited or accreditation-seeking RN Residency Program. The Director is accountable for the development, design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the residency program and serves as the organization's designated Program Director for ANCC PTAP accreditation.

The Director ensures the successful transition of newly licensed registered nurses into professional practice through a structured residency experience that includes organizational orientation, competency-based learning, professional development, mentor-ship, preceptorship, and practice-based learning. The position collaborates with executive leadership, educators, managers, preceptors, academic partners, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to promote nursing competency, retention, workforce development, and nursing excellence.

The Director serves as the primary liaison with ANCC PTAP and is accountable for maintaining accreditation standards, demonstrating program outcomes, and supporting organizational strategic goals.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION UNTIL 2030


Current valid NYS Registered Nurse license, Nursing Professional Development.

Graduate degree or higher, with either the baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing required.

Master's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Professional Development, Healthcare Administration, or related field required Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), PhD, EdD, or related doctoral degree preferred.

Certification (NPD-BC) preferred, Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) preferred, NEA-BC, NE-BC, or other nursing leadership certification preferred.

Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive nursing leadership experience required, experience in nursing education, nursing professional development, residency programs, workforce development, or transition-to-practice programs, experience with program development, curriculum design, competency assessment, and outcome evaluation.

Experience leading an ANCC PTAP-accredited program preferred, experience managing accreditation processes, experience with nursing workforce retention initiatives, ANCC PTAP Program Director Eligibility Requirements.

Demonstration of education and/or experience in adult learning principles required

Maintaining accountability for program development, design, implementation, and evaluation required.

Required to serve as the primary ANCC PTAP contact.