Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Jacksonville Memorial Hospital

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate for a full-time position on the third shift. This role is part of a one-year nationally recognized Nurse Residency Program designed to support your transition from new graduate to professional nurse.

You will receive a carefully planned combination of on-the-job and classroom education, building relationships with other new RNs while working collaboratively on projects that advance patient care. Support will be provided by your Nurse Manager, Preceptor, Mentor, unit staff, and a Nursing Outcome Improvement Facilitator.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients
• Participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice
• Contribute to an evidence-based practice project during the final six months of the residency program, working with your unit and unit manager on clinical issues or areas for improvement

Residency Program

The curriculum focuses on three core components: Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety and Outcomes, and the Professional Role as a Registered Nurse. Monthly residency sessions will provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Third shift

Compensation and Bonuses

• Salary: $30.23 - $48.37 per hour
• Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000.00

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Mental Health Services
• Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
• Continuing Education
• Growth Opportunities
• Memorial Childcare
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Local and National Discounts

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as RN in the State of Illinois
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy
• Ability to position and/or transfer an average adult patient
• Gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care duties as required
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases, and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials

Location

Jacksonville, IL