GRADUATE NURSE, RN - FALL/WINTER 2026 - ALL LOCATIONS

Graduate Nurse Position

This position is for RN graduate nurses who are graduating in Fall/Winter 2026. Sign on bonuses for select units, full time benefits, and tuition and loan assistance are available.

Job Summary: A graduate of an approved program by the State Board of Nursing, who has not completed examination for licensure is responsible for the complete nursing care of a group of patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The graduate nurse is responsible to the Nurse Manager and accountable to the patient. The Graduate Nurse will be enrolled into the Nurse Residency Program, a twelve-month program that progresses through three phases: orientation; interactive classroom education; and independent self-directed learning. Graduate Nurses are given the opportunity to be paired with a nurse mentor for continued one-on-one support. This program is designed as a series of learning and clinical practice experiences to assist newly licensed nurses as they transition from the student role to clinical practitioner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures that assessment of the patient and the direct and indirect patient care delivered is in accordance with the PA Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, procedures and protocols and other professional standards of care.
• Develops an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, fosters self-care and improves outcomes.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
• Participates in unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service.
• Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.
• Assists in the department's compliance with state, The Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
• Limitations of Practice: Always under the direct supervision of an RN. May not accept verbal or phone orders from a physician. All physician orders must be checked by an RN. Must have approval by Nurse Manager/Preceptor before giving shift report.
• After successful completion of the IV skills lab and competency validation, the Graduate Nurse may administer IV push medications, IV fluids and blood.

Specialty Job Functions: Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

License, Certification & Clearances:

• Current licensure to practice under a Temporary Practice Permit as a Graduate Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• Graduate nurse must successfully complete licensure exam within six months of graduation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Physical Demands:

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.