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Welcome to the Kaiser Permanente Nurse Residency Webinar!

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Nurse Residency Program Webinar

Fall 2021 Cohort

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Leadership Welcome

Ann Williamson, PhD, RN, NEA-BCRegional Chief Nurse Executive and VP Clinical Integration

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Today’s Presenters

Paula Crespin, DNP, RNRegional Manager New Graduate and Specialty Training Programs

Ryan Fuller, DNP, RN, CNMLRegional Director Workforce Strategy

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Hub Coordinators

Sarah Abdolcader, MSN, RN, CNLHub Coordinator for East Bay

Darren Murphy, MSN, RN

Hub Coordinator for San Francisco Peninsula

Lori Naylor, MSN/Ed, RNHub Coordinator for Sacramento Valley

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Agenda

• Kaiser Permanente (KP) Overview

• NCAL Residency Program Overview

• Eligibility Requirements & Program Commitment

• Application & Interview Process

• Next Steps

• Questions

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Who We Are…Founded in 1945, KP is headquartered in Oakland, California. We are an integrated

health system which operates as both a health system and insurance provider in

one. Our integrated model focuses on preventative medicine and the total health of

our members and community.

KP

Programwide

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Development at KP

• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development

• RN-BSN program to support nurses to achieve BSN

• Specialty certification reimbursement programs

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NCAL Medical Centers (Hospitals)

Medical Centers

Antioch

Fremont

Fresno

Modesto

Manteca

Oakland

Richmond

Redwood City

Roseville

Sacramento

San Francisco

San Jose

San Leandro

San Rafael

Santa Clara

Santa Rosa

South Sacramento

South San Francisco

Vacaville

Vallejo

Walnut Creek

You will be training at one of the ten training sites for your

orientation.

East Bay Hub = Oakland, Walnut Creek, Antioch

SF Peninsula Hub = San Francisco, South San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa

SAC Valley Hub = South Sacramento, Sacramento, Roseville

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Residency Program Details

• Two cohorts per year of 100 RNs each

• Trained in our inpatient Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units

• Comprehensive evidence-based clinical orientation in addition to a 12-month transition-to-practice supported by Vizient and AACN’s nationally recognized curriculum

• Secure a regular benefited Staff Nurse II position within one of our 21 medical centers

• Complete an evidence-based change in practice (EBP) project to graduate from the program

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Residency Program Model

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Training, preceptorship, & simulation for 3

months

Training will occur

at 3 hubs with 3-4 medical centers

in each hub

Dispersed across all 21 medical centers for mentoring, professional development, and to complete the

residency program

Training Sites Receiving Sites

Move into fixed schedule at month 4

Bid on SN II positions after orientation

Graduation

Complete EBP projects and Graduate

• Nurse residents are hired as a Staff Nurse I, into a 12-month limited duration, benefited, training position

• At month four, residents will receive a new schedule of 0.9 FTE or greater

• All residents are eligible to bid into Staff Nurse II positions after orientation and can assume awarded Staff Nurse II position at 6 months

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Eligibility Requirements & Program Commitment

Licensure and Certification

• Active CA RN License at time of application

▪ For both 2021 cohorts this requirement is waived, must have license within 14 days of hire in order to fulfill conditions of employment

• BLS required upon hire

Education

• Have an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in nursing at time of application

• We prioritize candidates that have graduated within the past 2 years

Important Notes

• Less than 6 months of inpatient (acute-care) work experience

• No paid time off or vacation (except protected leave) for first 3 months

• Commitment to complete the 12-month training program

• Commitment to securing a 0.8 FTE or greater M/S/T position at one of our 21 hospitals after orientation

• May require some travel during first 12 months

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How to Apply

1. Watch the residency website daily (nursescholars.kp.org/residency/)

▪ Continue to check our website for updates regarding application timelines

2. Visit https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/ and search for the associated job code

▪ There will be a total of 1 position posted on KP Jobs, we will post the job code on our residency website

▪ If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked for your training hub preference

▪ If you receive an offer, we will try to match you to your medical center (hospital) preference within your hub

▪ If you are a current KP employee, please apply via the internal KP Jobs site

3. Watch your email DAILY after applying; check spam, etc.

▪ You will get a follow up email from KP requiring additional answers to be submitted within 48 hours of receipt

▪ After completing this, it will take about a week before you hear from us again

▪ Selected candidates will receive a follow up email to self-schedule their interview

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How to Apply

Visit https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/ and search for the job code found on the residency website (nursescholars.kp.org/residency/) in the “Enter Keyword” box – this will locate the job for you

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Application Process Summary

Submit your application during the application window; set up your

talent profile prior to application; learn more at

https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/searching-jobs/

After applications close, eligible candidates will be emailed by KP

with additional screening questions, complete within 48 hours

Selected candidates will be emailed to self-schedule their

interview during interview week

Candidates will be notified within a week of interviews

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Candidate Snapshot

Academic Achievement

Letter of Recommendation

Work/Volunteer Experience

KP Experience

EKG course completion

ACLS certification

If you meet the eligibility requirements, we will review your submitted documents and prioritize candidates based on several factors

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Interview Process

• Virtual group interviews with 5 other residents and 2 KP nurse leaders

▪ 10-minute PowerPoint presentation that articulates your personal and professional journey to becoming a nurse

▪ Prepare in advance and present to the group

▪ Interviews week of 8/23

• Following your interview, you will be notified of hiring decision within 1 week

▪ We will also notify all candidates who are not selected

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Next Steps

• Set up KP Talent “My Profile” https://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/mysubmissions.ftl?lang=en

▪ Attach certifications and licensure

▪ Finalize your resume, letter of recommendation, cover letter, and/or nursing portfolio

• Check our residency websitedaily for application dates and job code

▪ Apply!

▪ Check your email daily (remember to check your spam/junk folders)

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Questions?

• Please enter your questions in the chat

• Remember to visit our website for important updates!

https://nursescholars.kaiserpermanente.org/residency/

• If your question is not answered, please email: NCAL-Residency-Program@kp.org

• We will post this slide deck to our website

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