NEW GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY

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Job Summary

The Nurse Graduate Opportunity is a full-time position working under the supervision of the Unit Director. The Nurse Graduate will begin an orientation program (didactic and clinical) in a structured setting with a defined educational program for the orientation of new graduates under the continuous, on-site supervision of a registered professional nurse. The Nurse Graduate must pass the NCLEX® examination within 3 months of starting orientation.

Schedule - Orienation schedule will be determined by the Unit Director. 

Education Requirements

· Must be eligible for State of Maine RN Licensure

•  Successful completion of the NCLEX® within three months

· BLS required within 30 days of hire

Other Skill Required

•  Demonstrated professional nursing behaviors including collaborative approaches to care
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
•  Effective interpersonal skills
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
•  Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures
•  Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors

The above description is a summary of the Nurse Graduate program at St. Joseph Healthcare, a full job description of the program will be available and will require signature upong hire. 

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Core Values

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.