Graduate Nurse - Acute Cardiac unit
About The Position
This position is for New Graduate Nurses interested in beginning their career at Holy Cross. We are seeking exceptional talent who is ready to blossom their careers with an exceptional health care system! Our graduate nurse program is comprised of four complementary components: Hospital & Nursing Orientation: a multi-day introduction to our organization. Unit Orientation: 12-20 week competency-based orientation program. Mentorship: 3+ month peer support program. Nurse Residency Program: 12-month professional development coursework. Our program is designed to introduce the graduate and novice nurse into the practice arena with sensitivity to the ever-changing dynamics in our world and environment. With all the stressors inherent to a new job or role, we have purposefully introduced changes to our program to allow a more gradual immersion – with the result being a more confident and satisfied practitioner. Our CAP program (Clinical Advancement Program) offers Nurses the opportunity to advance both in recognition and financial reward.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree required.
- Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse (or licensed prior to hire).
- BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association).
- Superb interpersonal, communication and collaboration abilities.
- Competency in electronic patient management systems.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or MSN preferred.
- If the BSN or MSN degree is not present on hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain one within a specific time frame.
Responsibilities
- Provide care within the Acute Cardiac Unit.
- Participate in a multi-day introduction to the organization (Hospital & Nursing Orientation).
- Complete a 12-20 week competency-based orientation program on the unit.
- Engage in a 3+ month peer support program (Mentorship).
- Participate in 12-month professional development coursework (Nurse Residency Program).
- Advance in recognition and financial reward through the CAP program (Clinical Advancement Program).
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment for Full & Part-Time colleagues.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free parking.
- Referral Rewards Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
