Graduate Nurse- NHC Milan

Training & Onboarding

• The graduate nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse) will begin working by training with licensed floor nurses for a 5 week time frame after graduation.
• During this training time, the graduate nurse is required to complete a competency checklist.
• The graduate nurse will schedule and take NCLEX‑PN/RN.
• During training, the graduate nurse is to report to the licensed nurse on the floor/nurse managers.
• After passing NCLEX‑PN/RN the nurse will assume the role outlined below.

NHC Milan is seeking talented Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team. If you are an RN or LPN looking for a career where you can make a difference, look no further. Our culture is customer service oriented with individualized person centered care. Both full and part time positions available for our 12 hour shifts.

Qualified Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) will:

• Have graduated from an accredited nursing program
• Maintain a current unencumbered license to practice in the state where employed
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth, attend continuing education offerings, and contribute to the ongoing education of partners through teaching and mentoring partners under his/her supervision.

NHC Health Care Milan offers excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 K with employer match, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Supports the mission of NHC. Exemplifies “The Better Way” through leadership and demeanor. Represents the center in a positive manner both in the medical community and in the community as a whole.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Maintains a current unencumbered license to practice in the state where employed
• Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth. Attends continuing education offerings and through teaching and mentoring, contributes to the ongoing education of partners under his/her supervision

• Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.
• Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.
• Exhibits organizational ability related to workflow, prioritizing to meet the patient care needs.
• Integrates current standards of practice as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to nursing services in the care of patients.
• Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.

• Able to be on feet standing or walking 8‑12 hours per day
• Able to lift 60‑70 lbs on an occasional basis
• Able to bend, stoop, squat and twist numerous times a day
• Able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual requests
• Able to speak in a clear, concise voice in order to communicate with patients who may be hearing impaired
• Able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity

• Working with the interdisciplinary care team, to assure accurate patient assessment and development/revision of individualized plans of care.
• Maintains open and ongoing communication with patients and families, providing opportunity and encouragement to participate in decision making.
• Assure that nursing partners have been assigned duties.
• Make rounds, with specific attention to high acuity patients.
• Monitor unit/units to ensure that appropriate nursing care (according to established policies and procedures) is being provided and that doctors and families are being notified of changes in patients’ condition.
• Assume responsibility for assisting with meds and treatments as needed (including IV fluids and IV meds).
• Assist with admitting patients as required.
• Assist with hiring and in the orientation of new nursing partners.
• Assures the personal dignity and physical safety of each patient. Assist patients to attain the highest level of self‑care possible.
• Assist physician during rounds.
• Supervise LPNs and other nursing partners as assigned. Complete performance…