RN New Grad Resident

Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at St. Paul's! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every single day. Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives!

Position Summary: The New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) participates in a structured, 12-month Nurse Residency Program designed to support the transition from newly licensed nurse to competent professional practice. This program includes clinical preceptorship, professional development, and evidence-based learning with a focus on geriatric and community-based care across a variety of settings including skilled nursing, assisted living, outpatient care, and home care.

Program Objectives:

• Strengthen clinical decision-making and leadership through guided practice
• Build confidence and professional identity using Benner’s Novice to Expert model
• Promote quality and safety in care delivery for older adult populations
• Foster commitment to person-centered, inclusive, and evidence-based care

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to older adults and individuals with chronic conditions
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and document care under RN supervision
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Follow infection control, patient safety, and documentation protocols

Learning & Education

• Attend didactic sessions on geriatric care, regulatory compliance, and clinical best practices
• Participate in clinical skills labs and simulations
• Complete the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program: a self-paced, evidence-based curriculum focused on professional development, critical thinking, delegation, and ethical practice

Professional Development

• Engage in structured mentoring and preceptor-guided learning experiences
• Participate in monthly debriefings, peer cohorts, and capstone projects
• Reflect on practice through journaling and performance feedback

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Current California RN license or NCLEX-pending (must obtain license within 90 days of hire)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Interest in geriatric and long-term care nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience or rotations in elder care or community health
• Bilingual applicants encouraged (Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese preferred)

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Clinical rotation assignments across multiple care settings
• May include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
• Must be able to lift and assist patients, and stand for extended period

St. Paul’s Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life
• Same day pay available!
• Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
• Paid Sick Time
• Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• 403(b) with match
• Child care available
• Employee referral bonuses
• Upward mobility!

You Make Us Who We Are!

At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!

St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.

To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.

St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer