Position Purpose

The Student Nurse Professional/Graduate Nurse position at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, is established under Massachusetts Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024. This act authorizes recent graduates and senior nursing students to practice nursing before obtaining licensure, allowing them to work while preparing for the NCLEX exam and applying for licensure.  

The 12-month Nurse Residency Program is for RNs with less than one year of experience, aiming to enhance their skills and knowledge from entry-level competence to proficiency.

What you will do

Transition to a competent practitioner

Learn decision-making skills

Provide clinical nursing leadership

Incorporate research-based evidence into practice

Minimum Qualifications

Graduated or projected to graduate from an accredited college/university with less than 12 months of RN experience experience

Individuals who are senior nursing students in their last semester are eligible for the Internship.

Passing NCLEX Results: The graduate may not practice under this authorization if they receive a failing score. 

Position Highlights and Benefits

Internship:

- Work Hours/Shift: Per Diem, Rotating Schedule while attending school.

Resident:

- Work Hours/Shift: Once graduated and upon possession of a valid Massachusetts RN license, you will be transitioned into a Full-time benefited position.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is an 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center, and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.