Registered Nurse (RN) - Best Fit Program: May 2025 Grads

Department:

34000 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Administration: Nursing

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Full time-72 hours per pay period. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift during the Best Fit Orientation. Night shift placement anticipated post Best Fit Program. (If other openings available, potential to negotiate different shift with Manager of unit chosen).

• Holiday and weekend rotation.

• Nurse Residency for newly licensed RN's

• Sign on Bonus up to $10,000

• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200

• Referral Bonus up to $5,000

The Best Fit Program is innovatively designed to provide newly licensed  Registered Nurses in depth experiences on three different specialty Med/Surg units at St. Luke's Medical Center.  Applicants will work in a cohort for collaboration and support throughout the program.  The program participation starts and progresses over the three months of orientation to the RN role.  In collaboration with the BFO Program Manager, three specialty med/surg units will be selected for the unit rotations.  Through a Realistic Job Preview of each unit's culture, the candidate will determine and chose which unit best fits their career goal for longevity.  

***Currently accepting candidates who will be graduating prior to or in May 2025 with NCLEX completion required and license posted by July 10th, 2025 for a July 14th, 2025 start date. Apply soon for this next cohort!

• Competitive night shift differential: $5.00 per hour
• Nurse Residency Program for newly licensed RN's
• SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000, payable after hire
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000
• Tuition Assistance up to $7,200
• RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates
• Military/Veteran Friendly

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of th