Nursing Career Mobility Program

530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Weekend Only (United States of America)

UofL Health is excited to partner with Jefferson Community and Technical College to offer a fully funded alternative path to nursing. This program offers two ways to achieve a nursing career through the PCA-LPN or LPN-RN pathway. Participants will maintain concurrent employment with UofL Health working as a PCA or LPN on weekend shifts while attending JCTC's nursing program during the week.

Program participants will receive tuition reimbursement which will be deferred. Payment will be processed each semester, on behalf of the participant, upon successful completion of approved coursework. Participants of this program are eligible for tuition reimbursement immediately upon hire. Participants will be hired to work on one of UofL Health's departments in a weekend position (WOW) while attending school. WOW hourly incentive pay and HR benefits are included.

• Two professional letters of recommendation (One professional or academic and One personal)
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript
• An essay (750-1,000 words) addressing the following questions:
• What does being a nurse mean to you, and what inspired you to pursue a career in nursing?
• Describe a significant personal, academic, or professional accomplishment. What strengths, skills, or qualities contributed to your success?
• What challenges or barriers do you anticipate while completing nursing school?
• What strategies, resources, or support systems will you use to overcome these challenges and remain successful?
• How will participation in the Career Mobility Program support your educational goals and long-term career aspirations?
• Describe any healthcare-related experiences, volunteer service, internships, leadership roles, or other experiences that have prepared you for a career in nursing.

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Eligibility to enroll, or be enrolled, into Jefferson Community and Technical College's nursing programs (LPN or LPN-RN bridge)
• Must not have a post-graduation commitment at another organization
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Ongoing good withstanding as a UofL Health employee

• Two program tracks
  • PCA working toward LPN
  • LPN working toward RN
• Participants will be employed to work on a mixed acuity unit per the weekend only policy.
  * Including additional hourly incentive
• Shifts include Friday/Saturday 7 p.m.
  
  - 7 a.m. or Saturday/Sunday 7 a.m.
  
  - 7 p.m.
• Eligible for full benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k etc.)
• 100% of tuition and associated program fees will be deferred and payment processed each semester on behalf of the participant, upon successful completion of approved coursework.
• Participants will be cohorted to complete eligible clinicals at UofL Health facilities

• Pre-requisite courses – up to two semesters pending credit review
• PCA-LPN Program- 12 months Fall admission
• LPN-RN Program- 12 months Spring and Fall admission
• Career Mobility Participants may concurrently apply for UofL's online RN-BSN program and enroll in UofL RN to BSN Courses after successful completion of the first semester.

• Performs clinical procedures in a competent manner, following appropriate policies and procedures, as delegated by a Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse. Performs the duties of a Patient Care Assistant and maintains PCA competencies.
• Obtains blood and blood products from the blood bank.…