• July 2025 Nurse Residency Program

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Responsibilities

    Our comprehensive, 12-month program provides recent graduates of nursing schools with a consistent and thorough orientation experience designed to successfully transition them into professional practice.

    During the orientation phase of the program, residents:

    + Gain access to key systems

    + Complete orientation checklists

    + Participate in simulations

    + Complete patient care with an experienced preceptor

     

    Further develop critical thinking skills and increase their confidence in providing safe patient care

     

    Education and training are unique to the clinical track.

    Qualifications

    Required Education and Experience

     

    Completion of a diploma nursing program or

     

    Associated of Applied Science in Nursing (ASN)

     

    Required Licensure and Certifications

     

    Active RN license required in 30 days from hire or transfer into the RN Residency Program.

     

    Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 14 days from start date and prior to direct patient care

     

    ACLS and PALS class as determined by departmental requirements.

     

    Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

     

    Completion of an accredited school of nursing program as well as the ability to complete annual nursing skills and competency course.

     

    Overview

     

    CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

    We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

    + Loan Forgiveness Program for Medical Surgical Telemetry areas

    + Relocation

    + On-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hours

    + On-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classes

    + Board Certification Allowance

    + Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs

    + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

    + Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

    + Wellness Program

    Pay Range

    $30.00 - $43.05 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.