
Exciting New Program for Experienced RNs
Wishing to Transition to Specialty Practice:
Advance your career in one of today’s most in-demand specialties. Choose from:
• RN Refresh to Acute Care • Case Manager • Clinical Nurse Educator • Critical Care • CVI/IR • Emergency Services • Infection Preventionist • L & D • NICU • Nursery • Oncology •OR • PACU • Cath Lab • PICU • Mother Baby • Endoscopy • Dialysis
Once accepted into the RN Fellowship Program, you become a full-time employee of
Memorial Healthcare System with access to all of our perks and benefits!
including a $10,000 completion bonus!
About the Program
We have adopted the evidence-based curriculum supported by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Transition to Practice Program™ with the goal of providing a structured program designed to facilitate orientation of experienced RNs to new practice settings.
Mission Statement
Provide a structured, evidence-based, synergistic program to support experienced RN transition to new specialty practice areas .
Vision Statement
RN Fellows will develop expertise in their new practice setting and continue their professional journey with specialty certification and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Upcoming Application & Start Dates
Spring Cohort
Application Window: November 6, 2023 – November 30, 2023
Interview Timeframe: December 18, 2023 – January 8, 2024
Start Date: February 1, 2024
To learn more, join one of our Information Sessions
if you have questions , call our
RN Fellowship Hotline
(954) 265-7676
Highlights
You will gain the theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical experience needed to provide patient- and family-centered care within Emergency Services, Critical Care, CVI/IR, Cath Lab, Oncology, OR, PACU, L & D, CVIMCU, NICU, Nursery, PICU or Pediatric Services. Highlights include:
- One-year program created to transition experienced RNs into new specialty practice areas.
- Evidence-based curriculum supported by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Transition to Practice™ Program.
- Program includes specialty classroom training, simulation, hands-on practice in the clinical environment, and bi-monthly seminars focusing on professional growth in specialty practice, evidence-based practice and leadership skills.
- Group support within your specialty cohort and access to a designated Nurse Educator.
- Opportunity to impact clinical practice by developing an evidence-based practice project.
- Invitation to a specialty certification review course upon completion of the Program.
Requirements
This Program is offered to nurses with the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of hospital experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. ASN accepted with the provision that candidate be enrolled in an RN-BSN program by end of the first year of employment and complete within three (3) years of employment.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida (via Florida Board of Nursing or Nurse Compact licensure endorsement).
- Current BLS.
- Current ACLS for Healthcare Provider card for all adult specialties except Case Manager, Infection Preventionist and RN Refresh to Acute Care positions.
- Willingness to make a two-year commitment as a full-time employee in the assigned specialty area.
Expectations
Nurses accepted into the Fellowship Program are expected to:
- Practice professionalism regarding engagement, work ethic and attitude.
- Embrace the Memorial mission and vision, as well as follow policies and procedures.
- Participate in all learning experiences and program components.
- Attend all scheduled seminars to support your knowledge base and build on your practice.
- Complete all program surveys and evaluations.
- Present your Evidence-Based Practice Project.
- Attend the RN Fellowship Graduation Celebration.
Fellowship Tracks
Cath Lab
Hospital:
Memorial Regional Hospital
Description:
The Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Suites (CVIS) is a full service tertiary care department with 12 state-of-the-art invasive procedure rooms. All rooms have the ability to perform adult and pediatric procedures including functioning as operating rooms for a variety of complex Hybrid procedures. Memorial CVIS has expanded our already robust Interventional Program. We now have an integrated EP lab within our multifaceted space. The CVIS cares for approximately 35-45 patients per day including TAVR, structural heart, complex Neuro and Interventional radiology procedures, and Electrophysiology. The Registered Nurse provides patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary team based on national standards, and utilizing the nursing process.
Hospital:
Memorial Hospital West
Description:
The MHW Cardiac Cath Lab has 3 Cardiac Cath procedure rooms and a 6 bay pre/post area. Minimally invasive, lifesaving procedures to treat cardiovascular diseases are performed here. This is where an Acute “STEMI” or “Heart Attack” is treated emergently through our “Code Heart “ alert process and multiple lives are saved! The ability to utilize critical thinking skills and react quickly in emergency situations along with strong teamwork is essential!
Clinical Nurse Educator (2 Years experience & BSN required)
Critical Care
IMCU
IR (Interventional Radiology)
Emergency Services
High Risk OB
Labor & Delivery
Oncology
OR
PACU
PICU
RN Case Manager (BSN required)
RN Infection Preventionist (BSN required)
RN Refresh to Acute Care
Wound Care
Application Process
You should be prepared to provide the following information when submitting your application by scanning documents as one attachment to the application:
- Resume, with complete employment history (organizations, dates, job titles, and responsibilities).
- Top two track and location selections.
Nurse Recruiters will promptly review all submitted applications. If selected as a top candidate, you will be called and scheduled for interviews. Unfortunately, everyone will not be selected for interviews. If not selected for interviews, you will be notified electronically through our application tracking system in a timely manner. You are encouraged to view the status of your application via the Career Website at any time to know where you are in the application process.
If you are selected and hired, please be prepared to present the following documents:
- Current Florida RN license
- Current BLS
- Current ACLS for Healthcare Provider card for all adult specialties except Case Manager, Infection Preventionist and RN Refresh to Acute Care positions.
Application deadline and program availability is subject to change based on application volume and business/organizational needs. Facility placement and location preferences are not guaranteed.
FAQs
How often do you offer the RN Fellowship?
RN Fellowships are offered 3 times/year and as determined by specialty area needs
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