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Posted: 23-May-26
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 1022330
Position Summary
The Supervisor of the Nursing Residency Program is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced nursing professional passionate about developing and supporting the next generation of pediatric nurses. This role provides operational oversight of the RN Residency Program and leads a dynamic team of Residency Instructors. This role will be integral to ensuring a consistent, engaging, evidence-based transition-to-practice experience for newly licensed nurses across the organization.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and innovative leader who values mentorship, psychological safety, relationship-building, and professional growth. This leader will partner closely with nursing, education, and operational teams to foster clinical confidence, resilience, critical thinking, and excellence in patient- and family-centered care.
This position plays a vital role in shaping the future of pediatric nursing practice by supporting novice nurses as they transition into competent, confident professionals within a highly specialized pediatric environment. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence, nursing innovation, and creating supportive learning environments where nurses can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Ideal Candidate Characteristics:
-Strong leadership presence with excellent relationship-building skills
-Passion for supporting and developing novice nurses
-Experience with nurse residency, onboarding, or nursing education programs
-Collaborative, approachable, and emotionally intelligent leader
-Strong communication, coaching, and mentorship abilities
-Organized with ability to manage programs, timelines, and teams
-Understands transition-to-practice challenges and psychological safety
-Pediatric experience preferred
-Data-driven mindset with focus on retention, engagement, and outcomes
-Innovative thinker with interest in modern learning strategies, ie SIM, AI, technology and professional development
Additional Preferred:
-Experience with simulation, competency systems, or residency accreditation standards
-Experience leading educators, instructors, or professional development teams
The RN Residency Program Supervisor (RRPS) provides leadership to the RN Residency Program and RN Residency Instructors. The RRPS is responsible for delivering a comprehensive and evidence-based training program for new RN hires that ensures a consistent learning experience and at the elbow support for preceptors.
Education
- Masters in Nursing or Bachelors in Nursing and Masters in a related field (Required)
Experience
- Three (3) years of nursing (RN) experience (Required)
- One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience (Required)
Certifications
- Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date. (Required)
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment. (Required)
- National Certification in clinical specialty and/or nursing professional development. (Preferred)