Nurse Residency Program

Kern Medical’s Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive, year-long initiative designed to support new graduates as they transition into professional practice as Registered Nurses. Built on the nationally recognized Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) curriculum, the program strengthens the clinical foundation established during nursing education and equips nurses with the confidence and skills needed for a successful, long-term career.

Program Highlights:

The Vizient Nurse Residency Program provides a standardized curriculum focused on:

• Enhancing clinical and leadership skills
• Fostering professional development
• Promoting safe, high-quality patient care
• Reducing first-year RN turnover
• Supporting emotional and psychological well-being

Kern Medical benchmarks key outcomes such as retention rates, job satisfaction, and professional growth against top institutions including UCLA, UC Davis, Stanford, and Saint Agnes. We are proud to consistently maintain retention rates well above the national average.

Monthly Seminars:

Our interactive, cohort-based seminars offer a supportive learning environment that helps new nurses bridge academic knowledge with real-world clinical responsibilities. These sessions are designed to build:

• Clinical judgment and reasoning
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ethical decision-making
• Leadership and professionalism

Mentorship and Support:

Residents receive guidance and support through:

• Preceptorship and peer collaboration
• Emotional support addressing stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout
• Encouragement for reflective practice and professional growth

Program Expectations:

Participants selected for the program are expected to:

• Commit to their hired hours and assigned shifts
• Complete all required unit-specific orientation competencies and checklists
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled monthly residency seminars throughout the year
• Follow all Kern Medical policies and guidelines
• Communicate consistently with unit directors, supervisors, and the nurse residency program coordinator
• Complete required program surveys
• Attend the Nurse Residency Graduation Celebration at the end of the program

Contact Us:

For questions about the Nurse Residency Program: Staffdevelopment@kernmedical.com or (661) 326-2646

To apply, please contact our nurse recruiter/talent acquisition coordinator: Elizabeth Oseguera Elizabeth.oseguera@kernmedical.com