2027 Winter Nurse Resident Program

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

2027 Winter Emergency Services Nurse Residency Program

Program Start Date: Monday, January 25, 2027

Begin Your Nursing Career at a Magnet-Recognized Hospital

Winchester Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH), is excited to welcome applications for our 2027 Winter Emergency Services Nurse Residency Program.

As the leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services in the northwest suburban Boston area, Winchester Hospital is a 5-time Magnet® designated, 183-bed community hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, nursing practice, and professional development. Our clinical specialties include general, bariatric, and vascular surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, pain management, obstetrics and gynecology, and a Level IIB Special Care Nursery.

Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence

Designed for new graduate nurses and nurses transitioning into Emergency Services, our Nurse Residency Program provides the support, education, and clinical experience needed to successfully transition from the classroom into professional nursing practice.

Nurses with less than one year of nursing experience will participate in this comprehensive, year-long program featuring:

Emergency Services Residency Program: 

• Five months of in-person clinical education sessions.  These sessions will include emergency department clinical orientation, in-classroom learning, and practical application through simulation.
• Hands-on clinical experience with a dedicated unit-based preceptor
• Evidence-based learning and skills development
• Ongoing mentorship and professional guidance
• A supportive environment focused on growth, confidence, and success

Following the initial classroom phase, nurse residents will participate in monthly professional development sessions covering:

• Critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Clinical problem-solving and decision-making
• Professional growth and resilience
• Peer networking and support

Our goal is to equip new nurses with the knowledge, confidence, and resources needed to provide exceptional patient care while building a rewarding and successful nursing career.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a board-approved nursing program
• Eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be required within 1 year of hire date.
• Availability to work 36 hours per week on the night shift, including three 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Ability to attend all required classroom sessions and residency program activities

Why Winchester Hospital?

At Winchester Hospital, you'll join a collaborative team committed to professional excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care. As a Magnet-recognized organization, we invest in the development of our nurses through mentorship, education, and opportunities for career growth.

About Beth Israel Lahey Health

Beth Israel Lahey Health is committed to creating healthier communities through seamless care, innovation, and groundbreaking science. Founded in 2019, our integrated health system includes academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, behavioral health services, and home care.

Together, our team of more than 5,900 physicians and 39,000 employees provide care for more than 1.7 million patients across New England.

Start your nursing career at Winchester Hospital and discover what it means to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive, Magnet-recognized environment. Apply today.

Pay Range:

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled