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Silgan Containers

Electrician

Hammond, IN · On-site

$36.02/hr

Now Hiring Electricians - Hammond, INStarting Wage: $36.02 per hour plus shift differentialSign-On Bonus: $3,000Are you a skilled Electrician ready to grow your career? Join our Hammond team where ...

Silgancontainers

Electrician

Hammond, IN

$36.02/hr

Now Hiring Electricians - Hammond, IN Starting Wage: $36.02 per hour plus shift differential Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 Are you a skilledElectricianready to grow your career? Join our Hammond team where ...

Silgan

Electrician

Hammond, IN · On-site

$36.02/hr

Now Hiring Electricians - Hammond, IN Starting Wage: $36.02 per hour plus shift differential Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 Are you a skilled Electrician ready to grow your career? Join our Hammond team where ...

UHS

NEW GRAD REGISTERED NURSE - Full time

Chicago, IL · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Hartgrove Hospital is looking for dynamic NEW GRAD Registered Nurses! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the ...

UHS

NEW GRAD REGISTERED NURSE - Full time

Chicago, IL · On-site

Hartgrove Hospital is looking for dynamic NEW GRAD Registered Nurses! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the ...

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A New Grad job is an entry-level position designed for recent graduates who have little to no professional experience. These roles provide training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to help new graduates transition from academia to the workforce. Employers typically seek candidates with relevant degrees, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn. New Grad jobs are common in industries like technology, finance, healthcare, and engineering.

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New Grad Registered Nurse CDH OR Full-time Rotating

Central DuPage Hospital

Winfield, IL • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Description

The RN Staff Nurse - New Grad reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

  • The RN Staff Nurse - New Grad is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.
  • This role effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Current experience (within past year) or New nursing graduate (within past two years).
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Associate Degreed RNs must enroll in an accredited Bachelors of Science (BSN) Completion Program within 30 days of your employment. You will have two years from the program start date to complete your degree. Tuition reimbursement eligible.
  • State of Illinois RN License.
  • AHA BLS certification.
  • New grad and non-experienced nurses have 6 months from hire to obtain NRP certification.
  • Must be able to lift/push/pull 50lbs.

Preferred:

  • One year experience in pertinent clinical specialty.
  • BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Current experience (within past year) or New nursing graduate (within past two years).
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Associate Degreed RNs must enroll in an accredited Bachelors of Science (BSN) Completion Program within 30 days of your employment. You will have two years from the program start date to complete your degree. Tuition reimbursement eligible.
  • State of Illinois RN License.
  • AHA BLS certification.
  • New grad and non-experienced nurses have 6 months from hire to obtain NRP certification.
  • Must be able to lift/push/pull 50lbs.

Preferred:

  • One year experience in pertinent clinical specialty.
  • BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Education:Licensed Patient Care GiverEmployment Type: Full-time

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