New Graduate Nurse

Live Well Homecare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Graduate Nurse to provide direct patient care after nursing program completion and prior to licensure. You will educate patients and families, assist in planning and evaluating care, and collaborate with healthcare teams, with licensure required within 90 days of graduation.

This entry-level role offers exposure across Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency, OR, and Labor & Delivery departments, plus benefits such as health coverage,

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or ADN required.
• Safety-conscious and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Licensure within 90 days of graduation is required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on illness management and medications.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with critical thinking.
• Collaborate to develop individualized care plans and ensure safety.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust plans as needed.
• Support across departments to maintain quality and compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Education

Nursing Diploma or ADN

Job description

Graduate Nurse

provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following completion of a nursing program and prior to licensure. They must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment.

Role Overview

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following completion of a nursing program and prior to licensure. They must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on managing illness, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Use critical thinking to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans collaboratively, promoting patient-centered care.
• Evaluate patient responses and modify care plans accordingly.
• Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality, and compliance, and engage in professional development.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness, as position is safety-sensitive.
• Preferred: Additional qualifications as specified (not detailed here).

Additional Details

The role involves working in various hospital departments such as Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Emergency, Operating Room, and Labor & Delivery, with benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.