New Graduate

Nurse Resident/New Graduate Registered Nurse

Northwest Hospital is currently looking for Nurse Resident/New Graduate Registered Nurses for the following units:
Emergency Department (ED), ICU, ICU Step Down, Progressive Care (PCU), Stroke Medical, Surgical Orthopedic. We have Full Time Days or Full Time Nights available.

In addition to individualized new nurse orientations and internships across many specialties Life Bridge Health offers the Nurse Resident-New Grad Registered Nurse Program for grads in specific areas. This program is offered in most Life Bridge Health hospital units.

The hallmark of this innovative program is support. New nurses are provided individual and group support as they participate in classes, present cases, learn clinical skills, and gain confidence in their abilities as valuable professionals.

Support is provided in the form of several newly created positions that add to a strong and dedicated orientation team of educators and leaders. Clinical coaches work with new grads and their preceptors on a daily basis to navigate the clinical landscape. A life coach makes assessments and provides support for work-life balance, stress, and other challenges that come with an exciting new role.

The program is offered several times a year and coincides with graduations and completion of the NCLEX. The length of the program varies based on specialty area, class requirements, and participants' knowledge, skills, and comfort level as they progress through orientation.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the patient care team, the RN provides safe age-appropriate patient care and functions as an advisor and resource for patients and their families.

REQUIREMENTS:
Basic professional knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's degree working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field. RN Diploma with relevant experience also accepted. Less than 1 year of experience. Maryland Registered Nurse License American Heart Association CPR Certification.