Entry-Level Registered Nurse - Memorial Health University Medical Center : Job Details

Overview

$15,000 Sign on Bonus

Various Units

New Grads starting rate $34.04/hr

The Entry-Level Registered Nurse is a full-time position that participates in a one-year nationally recognized Nurse Residency Program designed to support your transition from graduate to professional nurse. This position combines practical on-the-job training with classroom education, providing a well-rounded start to your nursing career.

As a participant in this program, you will forge connections with fellow new RNs and collaborate on impactful projects that enhance patient care. You will receive support from your Nurse Manager, Preceptor, Mentor, and other nursing staff, as well as a Nursing Outcome Improvement Facilitator, ensuring a comprehensive onboarding experience.

Our curriculum emphasizes three core components: Clinical Leadership, Patient Safety and Outcomes, and the Professional Role as a Registered Nurse. Monthly residency sessions will strengthen your foundational knowledge for lifelong learning in nursing.

In addition to residency activities, the Entry-Level Registered Nurse will deliver nursing care to a designated patient group, utilizing the nursing process effectively. You will provide age-appropriate care, engage in research when suitable, and integrate research findings into evidence-based practice. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives while adhering to the MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the Illinois Nursing Act.

Qualifications

Education and/or Other Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure as a professional nurse in the State of Illinois.

Requirements

• Current Hepatitis B vaccination
• Completion of additional training or demonstration of competency in unit-specific skills
• Understanding of relevant procedures and strategies for promoting safety and security
• Ability to listen, understand, and communicate effectively
• Willingness to collaborate with others and assist in problem-solving

General Skill Requirements

• Adaptability to changes and varying demands
• Punctuality and responsibility for schedule management
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to cooperate and maintain effective working relationships
• Commitment to continuous learning and job knowledge
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Focus on quality and accuracy in work
• Ability to manage workload efficiently
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Environmental Factors

Regular exposure to blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and assist in lifting patients
• Able to perform duties involving lifting weights up to 50 pounds
• Effective use of fine motor control
• Ability to communicate and comprehend various forms of communication

Mental Demands

• Ability to handle stress and adapt to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze information and make critical decisions
• Comprehension and communication proficiency at a high school graduate level

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist qualified individuals in job performance. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

Core Functions and Job Duties

• Clinical Judgment: Apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning to meet patient needs using the nursing process.
• Caring Practices: Create a compassionate environment that promotes patient and family safety and well-being.