Graduate Nurse (GN)- Med/Surg

SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME GRADUATE NURSE POSITION

Position Purpose:

• The Graduate Nurse shall be responsible for planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of patients and for correlating the nursing process, the medical plan of care and policies and must work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Responsible for nursing technicians. Responsible for demonstrating ethical and appropriate clinical behavior while continually assuring the patient’s dignity, privacy and rights in respect to the age of the patient and any other care specific needs of the patient.
• Reports to the shift Charge Nurse and Med/Surg Unit Director.

Requirements 

• Be a graduate of an accredited nursing program at time of hire 
• Required to have and/or obtain eligibility letter to test from the Florida State Board of Nursing 
• Authorization to Test (ATT) letter from the examination vendor prior to hire/start date 
• Required to have and/or obtain Florida RN license within 90 days of graduating from an approved nursing program
• BLS certification from AHS or ARC

For more than 40 years, North Okaloosa Medical Center has been providing healthcare services to the people of Northwest Florida and South Alabama. We are a progressive, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. We believe in providing convenient, comprehensive care in a comfortable setting. While we believe it’s vital to stay up to date with technology, we will never lose sight of what’s truly important – the human interaction that is crucial to providing quality care. Our goal is to anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and their families, ALWAYS.

North Okaloosa Medical Center is committed to offering competitive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

At North Okaloosa Medical Center, we believe in providing convenient care in a comfortable setting. With the help of more than 600 employees, 150 physicians on staff and more than $12 million of recent capital upgrades and renovations, we have created a caring place where clinical expertise and advanced technology blend seamlessly with sincerity and compassion.

 We pride ourselves on our unique dedication to the community hospital experience. While we believe it’s vital to stay up to date with technology, we will never lose sight of what’s truly important – the human interaction that is crucial to providing quality care.

 Our goal is to anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and their families, ALWAYS. North Okaloosa Medical Center stands ready to meet the healthcare needs of the region. We are very proud of the services we provide and it is our goal to make you proud to choose North Okaloosa Medical Center.

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Experience

• Previous clinical experience in acute care medical-surgical nursing

Education

• Associates or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

• C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac
• C-ARC-BLS