Nurse Resident

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our 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.

• Evidence-based Practice (EBP) and Patient Care: Builds skills to utilize current evidence based practice knowledge, the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals across the lifespan and care continuum
• Interprofessional Collaboration and Communication: Learns to collaborate and communicate with the interprofessional team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes
• Leadership: Develops accountability for own practice, delegated care, and the coordination of care delivery. Behaves in a manner that supports colleagues, and maintains respect, trust and dignity
• Professionalism: Acquires and maintains knowledge in nursing practice and assumes responsibility for the professional development of self
• Attainment of Core Competencies Taking Ownership: Has a basic understanding and knowledge of the current situation or issue at hand; ability to take full personal responsibility or ownership for assignments, activities, decisions and results

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing required;
• 0-12 months of professional nursing (RN) experience 
• Active License as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the practicing state by the cohort start date 3/1/2027
• BLS certification - American Heart Association 
• Essay - Tell us about your motivation to join the CommonSpirit family and how you plan to bring our mission of humankindness to life in our local community
• Unofficial Transcripts with GPA
• Additional certifications may be required based on population(s) served and services provided 
• Must be able to complete entire program with a perfect attendance record 
• Must be able to work 3 days per week after completing first 12 weeks 
• Must be able to work and train on either night or day shifts including holidays 
• Must agree to terms and conditions of the program

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) 
• American Heart Association  ACLS

The application window for this cohort opens on November 9, 2026, and closes promptly at 8:00 AM on November 20, 2026.

Please ensure you have all required documentation prepared prior to starting your application, as incomplete submissions will not be considered. Each document must be appropriately titled and include your full name.

Please note that this program requires a mandatory onsite interview in Prescott, AZ, scheduled between January 5 and January 7, 2027. No virtual interviews or alternative dates will be offered.

Where You’ll Work

Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.

Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.

Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.

Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.