Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a National Nurse Resident, you’ll step into a hands-on, supportive experience designed to help you grow and build confidence from day one. You won’t be on your own. You can expect real mentorship, meaningful feedback, and a team invested in your long-term success.Every day you’ll collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver care that sees each patient as an individual. You’ll administer treatments, track vitals, educate patients and families, and play a key role in making sure people feel seen, heard, and cared for.To succeed in this role, you’ll actively engage in our comprehensive, evidence-based Nurse Residency Program designed to support your growth and professional development. With a strong drive to learn and a team-first mindset, you’ll continue sharpening your skills while building a meaningful, fulfilling nursing career.
- Demonstrates the following essential leadership characteristics
- Emotional intelligence: Self-control, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness
- Ability to identify talent, coach and develop others
- Energy (capacity of acting, being active, positive force)
- Enthusiasm (inspiring zeal or fervor)
- Passion (a strong liking or desire for or to some activity, object, or concept)
Job Requirements
Required:
- Bachelors Of Science Nursing and Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in the acute care setting, upon hire and
- Minimum of 2 years clinical teaching experience and
- Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire
Preferred:
- Masters Of Science Nursing, upon hire