RN New Grad Program Sunnyside and Westside Medical Center

This position allows applicants to apply to all hospitals in the Kaiser Northwest Region with our Sunnyside and Westside Medical Centers for the September 29, 2025 cohort of the Nurse Residency Program.

• Applicants accepted into this training position will enter the KPNW Nurse Residency Program.


• Before applying, please read all the following information carefully. NOTE: This position is only for nurses with less than 6 months of paid RN work experience.


• During the interview process applicants will have the ability to indicate which hospital(s) and unit(s) they wish to apply to.


• Program Eligibility:
  
  
  
  • Nurse Residents (new graduate registered nurse)
  
  
  • Active Oregon Nursing License upon hire
  
  
  • Associate, Bachelor, or Masters degree in nursing
  
  
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  
  
  • 0-6 months of paid work experience as a registered nurse
  
  
  
  

• Program Components:




• Clinical orientation program




• Clinical training: The first several weeks are predominantly classroom experiences, consisting of live, in-person and virtual classes. Classroom education courses are taught by Kaiser Permanente Nursing Professional Development Consultants and Subject Matter Experts that incorporate lecture, simulation, skills labs, and other experiences to support the RN resident’s transition to the practice of nursing.


• Classes are held during daytime hours.


• Preceptorship: The RN resident will be paired with an RN preceptor during the competency-based orientation and will work the preceptor’s schedule. This may be days, evenings, or nights.




• 12-month Professional Development Program




• Attendance and completion of the professional development program is mandatory for Nurse Residents




• Supports peer-based learning across clinical specialties


• Requires the completion of an Evidence-based Practice Project




• Upon completion of competency-based orientation, the RN resident will enter mentorship with an experienced RN.


• RN residents will be required to fill out anonymous surveys to measure your transition-to-practice experience.

• Program Time Commitment:




• Attendance at all clinical and classroom activities is required.


• The RN resident refrains from scheduling time off (except for protected leave such as FMLA or other protected leaves) during the training program

• Travel:




• The medical center hiring the RN resident will be the primary CLINICAL training location.


• During training, the RN resident may be required to attend class, shadow, or visit another Kaiser Permanente department or campus.


• Travel will vary and may be eligible for reimbursement.

New graduate nurses are enrolled in a medical center evidence-based residency program. The program is designed to meet individualized orien