Graduate Nurse

Encompass Health • Kingsport, TN

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About The Position

The Graduate Nurse position provides a transitional role for graduate nurses to begin orienting while waiting to pass the NCLEX and fully function as a Registered Nurse. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care activities appropriate to training and competency for assigned patients and for completing and assisting RNs with assigned patient care activities while promoting excellent patient satisfaction and outcomes. This position gains clinical experience by learning nursing procedures and various disease processes, familiarizing themselves to the hospital environment and interacting with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Requirements

• CPR certification required.
• Proof of completion of a RN program and eligibility to sit for NCLEX.
• Must take NCLEX within six months of being granted Graduate Nurse status.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, understanding their unique needs to facilitate their recovery.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with various departments to ensure coordinated care and provide direct patient care when needed.
• Celebrate victories and milestones achieved by our patients.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees