GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Most of our units here at HCMC do accept applications from new grads; this includes the Intensive Care Units as well as Labor & Delivery. The Emergency Department, Burn Center, PACU, OR, and Float Pool do not currently accept new graduate RN’s; however these units would be available to you after you have gained some experience.
- Our New Grad RN Residency program is currently being revised and includes support and development time through the first year of employment. During your first year as a Registered Nurse, you will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking, technical skills, self-confidence and professional socialization in workshops with fellow new graduate RN’s here at HCMC. A Clinical Educator will coordinate your orientation, and you’ll work alongside experienced RN’s on your unit.
- Hennepin County Medical Center believes our future will be secured by investing in the potential of our staff; therefore we support learning that leads to personal growth, opportunities for advancement, and improvement in our organization.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- First, please complete and submit an on-line application (including an updated resume) to Job Posting 843 Nurse, Staff - NEW GRAD RN (Spring 2008).
- Finally, once we have received your application, resume, AND New Grad RN Preference Form, we will review your preferences, education, and application/resume information in order to match you with current RN job openings.
CONTINGENCIES TO ANY OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- It is preferred that you take your NCLEX exam and are in possession of a valid Minnesota RN license prior to your start date. You will need to show proof of your RN license in Human Resources prior to your start date.
- It is sometimes permissible to start with a Nursing Graduate Permit. Please note that you would be required to present the Nursing Permit that you received from the Minnesota Board of Nursing to Human Resources before your start date. You may wish to review the "Practicing Nursing with a Graduate Permit" information found on the Minnesota Board of Nursing website for more information on practicing with a permit.
- If you are offered (and accept) a position, your position will be contingent upon successful completion of the following:
- A pre-placement health screening in our Employee Occupational Health & Wellness office.
- Required background checks for your job classification.
- Presentation of proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. (I-9 form).
Again, thank you for your interest in employment here at Hennepin County Medical Center. We wish you great success as you embark on your nursing career!
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