RN Novice Nurse Program

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.; Eastville (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials for evenings/nighs

Weekend differential

Job summary

Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.offers a New Grad RN Transition Program designed to support newly graduated Registered Nurses as they begin in Acute Care nursing. The program includes preceptorship with experienced nurses and classroom training, preparing you for operating room, ED, ICU, infusion, dialysis, and labor/delivery areas.

New graduates are hired as temporary employees with competitive pay and shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services in Acute Care per applicable standards.
• Support New Grad RN Transition Program and preceptorship arrangements.
• Comply with policies, safety and professional guidelines.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of your job is to provide nursing services in the Nursing Acute in accordance with the current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the CEO, Director of Physician Services, CNE and practice providers. Martha's Vineyard Hospital (MVH) is pleased to offer a New Grad RN Transition Program designed to offer support and training to RN's who do not have Acute Care RN experience. Start your profession in Acute Care nursing with MVH now and advance your career with additional training opportunities for the Operating Room, Emergency Department, Critical Care, Infusion, Dialysis, and Labor and Delivery. Acute care nursing support provided to you through a team of dedicated professionals: Nurse Practice Specialist, RN Preceptor, and Nurse Manager New Graduate RN's will work one-on-one with a preceptor following a Tiered Skills Acquisition Model for orientation. This model is designed to increase nursing intervention skills from simple to complex during the orientation period while having a full patient assignment with a preceptor. The New Graduate nurse will gradually assume increased responsibilities as interventions and skills are mastered while advancing through the tiered system. 14 Week Program: Periodic Program starts: Multiple times throughout the year Candidates will be hired as a temporary employee of Martha's Vineyard Hospital with competitive pay, plus pay differentials for evening, nights, and weekend commitments. Weeks 1-14: Day/Night rotation, patient observation, Preceptorship on Nursing unit floors plus classroom training.

Qualifications – External

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
• Current BLS Unit requirements: Acute care- MED/SURG: Demonstrates ability to care for patients in various age group, pediatrics to geriatrics. Demonstrates ability to care for surgical patients. Demonstrates ability to care for medical patients. Demonstrates ability to provide safe environment for short-term psychiatric patients. Demonstrates a working knowledge and safe use of medications specific to the acute care patient population.
• Personal growth and development: Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self growth, using and sharing skills gained through continuing education classes.
• Has completed annual nursing competencies.
• Has attended annual mandatory day.
• Age specific competency: Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms of patients, recognizing a patient’s psychological development and modifies approaches for patients. Interview and communication techniques are age appropriate.
• Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Education, Licenses & Credentials

Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

One Hospital Road

Pay Range

$39.18 - $94.48/Hourly Grade RN6400

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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