IL Nursing Graduate Inpatient - 2025 New Grads
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Job Description
Position Purpose:
The Graduate Nurse Program allows the graduating nursing student to secure employment and gain experience prior to RN licensure as a Graduate Nurse (GN). The Graduate Nurse Training Program requires direct supervision of a RN preceptor working with the GN. Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse preceptor the Graduate Nurse participates in the following program:
The intent of this RN preceptor/GN is to create a learning environment for the GN to experience highly complex patient care within a nursing care delivery system at the unit level while awaiting RN licensure.
The goal of this training program is to facilitate the transition of all GNs to a Full-Time role as a Registered Nurse within a Deaconess Illinois Hospital at the time the GN presents a verifiable, full, and unrestricted license to practice as an RN in the state of Illinois.
Registered Nurse licensure will be able to be obtained within a timeframe not to exceed 60 days.
Position Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must clearly demonstrate all required competencies.
Education and Experience:
Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional nursing and applied for and/or awaiting results of first NCLEX exam.
- Individuals who do not pass the NCLEX on the first attempt may remain in orientation in their current position with the understanding that they must retake the NCLEX within 60 days.
- If the second attempt is unsuccessful, employee would be removed from the Graduate Nurse position.
- Employees will not be in Graduate Nurse position for a period greater than four months.
Licenses/Certificates:
- Able to obtain a license to practice in the State of Illinois
- Degree from a nationally accredited school of professional nursing and applied for and/or awaiting results of first NCLEX exam.
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Compensation:
Hourly Range: Starting @ $28/hr. Pay will go to RN scale after passing NXCLEX and IL License posts
Incentives:
Eligible for evening/night, weekend shift incentive based on company policies and applicable job codes. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.
Bonus:
Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.
Benefits:
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:- Flexible work schedules- Full time/part time/supplemental- Day/Eve/Night- Tuition reimbursement- Student Loan Repayment Program- Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow- Career advancement opportunities
Explore All Benefits: https://www.deaconess.com/dil-benefit-guide