What is the Nurse Residency Home Care Training Program at VNS Health?

Because home care nursing is very different from nursing in other settings, VNS Health has developed a specialized, hands-on, paid training program that bridges the gap between education and experience for newly graduated nurses or nurses with minimal direct care experience who are interested in a career in home care nursing.  Residency training will enable nurse clinicians to engage in direct care and care management of patient’s health concerns.

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How will the VNS Health Nurse Residency Program Support and Prepare You?

You will receive compensation while you complete the program as a full-time employee. Residency combines in-depth classroom instruction (in-person and virtual) from educators, hands-on clinical home care experiences in the field under the supervision of a preceptor, and guidance and mentorship from nurse educators and program managers. Our Residency program will equip you with all the tools you'll need to build a career in home care nursing.

You will:

• Hone your clinical skills and learn to provide evidence-based care including assessment, care planning, and evaluation of patient’s needs
• Receive mentoring by seasoned professionals from various disciplines
• Learn about your role in promoting quality and safety outcomes in patient care
• Participate in individual and team member professional development
• Build decision-making and leadership skills
• Cultivate autonomy in practice as you advance from novice to expert clinician

Our robust curriculum guides you to attain competency within 6 months.
You will then graduate from the program and continue to work as a full-time RN with VNS Health.
Although you will be independent, we will continue to support your skill development over the next 18 months.

What are some features of the Resident Health Benefit’s Package?

VNS Health Residency includes union membership with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) which offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off (31 days)
• Exceptional tuition reimbursement plan
• Sign on bonus up to $10K (depending on location)

What are the Eligibility Requirements for the Residency Program?

Associate and baccalaureate prepared registered nurses with one-year or less experience are eligible to apply. The program also welcomes applications from experienced nurses with little or no direct home care experience. To be considered eligible Applicants must:

• Have an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing (or BSN)
• Have a New York State RN license
• Own a car and have a valid driver’s license for commuting to patients in NYC, Westchester County or Long Island (car not required if hired for Manhattan)

What are some features of the Resident Health Benefit’s Package?

VNS Health Residency includes union membership with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) which offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off (31 days)
• Robust health, wellness, life and disabilities’ package

• Supportive transportation allowance
• Exceptional tuition reimbursement plan
• Comprehensive Employee Referral Program 
• Sign on bonus of up to $10,000 (depending on location)

How has historical origins of VNS Health brought value to the community?

VNS Health founder Lillian Wald was guided by a steadfast belief that the health and well-being of her patients, their families, and their communities depended on the connections that bind people together. A nurse, teacher, humanitarian, social worker, and peace and civil rights activist, Lillian Wald mobilized community resources to impact the social determinants of health for people living in challenging conditions. Today, VNS Health remains steadfast in our commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate home- and community-based care to all our patients, members, and clients.

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