CMH Nurse Residency at Columbia Memorial Hospital – Astoria, Oregon

What You’ll Gain
• Guidance from dedicated RN preceptors to support your clinical development
• Protected time for education and professional development
• Structured first-year support, including mentorship, peer cohorts, and ongoing clinical education
• Experience caring for diverse patient populations in fast-paced clinical settings
• Strong foundational skills in clinical prioritization, time management, and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Opportunities for continued professional growth at CMH after completing the program

Responsibilities
• Provide patient-centered nursing care under the guidance of RN preceptors
• Develop skills in clinical assessment, documentation, and critical thinking
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create care plans
• Participate in residency workshops, seminars, and evaluations
• Demonstrate professionalism aligned with organizational values
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives

How the Program Works
1. Apply to the Nurse Residency Program.
2. Submit application by March 31, 2026
3. If accepted, you will be asked to apply for an open RN position.
4. If hired into the RN role, you must meet all job requirements for that position.

Job Requirements
Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to:
• A thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures; knowledge and skills required to provide excellent patient care. Basic computer skills. Must be flexible as needs arise to acquire new skills and adapt to a changing environment. Must possess assessment skills for all age groups. Must read, write, and speak English
• Commitment to completing the full residency program

License/Certification
• Must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on the RN position you are selected for and must be obtained as applicable.

Education and/or Experience
Required:
• Graduation from an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program (within the past 12 months)

Preferred:
• Healthcare experience (CNA, MA, tech roles, clinical rotations)
• BSN degree
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance
Ability to lift and transfer patients is required, usually with the assistance of co-workers. Normal or corrected vision is required. Normal or corrected hearing is necessary to distinguish differences in monitor alarms, heartbeats, and breathing. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment. Subject to physical and emotional stress of work environment. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases. Works inside. Walking and standing much of the time while on duty. Long shifts necessary at times. Subject to occasional physical and emotional stress within a fast-paced environment. Pushes/pulls loaded adult stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, crash carts and equipment carts. Transfers patients to/from cars, stretchers, bed, chairs and ambulates as necessary. Tolerates bending, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for 8 hours. Lifts or carries up to 50 lbs.