• Nursing School New Graduate

    Northern Light Health (Ellsworth, ME)


    Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

     

    Department: Medical Surgical Unit

     

    Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Hours Per Week: 36.00

     

    Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

    Summary:

    Upon completion of the nursing program and receipt of the authorization to test, The Nursing School New Graduate will be paired with a Registered Nurse (RN) for orientation. Orientation will consist of rotating 12 hour shifts, days, nights, weekends and holidays. Hospital orientation and any nursing documentation/skills will also be completed. Orientation will consist approximately 12 weeks of direct nursing care within the Med/Surg unit with rotations of approximately 60 hours to the Emergency Department and Operating Rooms for clinical familiarization. The NSNG will always be assigned a RN preceptor.

    Responsibilities:

    Other Information:

    Competencies and Skills

     

    + Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

    + Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

    + Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

    + Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

    Education

    + Required Associate's Degree

     

    Working Conditions

     

    + Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

    + Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

    + Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

    + Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.

    + Prolonged periods of sitting.

    + Prolonged periods of standing.

    + Prolonged periods of walking.

     

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