**Department:** **3 South Cardiac Stepdown, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical-Surgical Units, Observation** **Daily Work Times:** **Varied** **Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours** **: 72** **POSTIONS TO START AFTER GRADUATION** **Position Summary:** Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Hospital. Under the direct supervision of the RN preceptor, provides direct care to assigned patients on assigned nursing unit utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating behaviors that support McLaren Port Huron Values. This is a temporary job class utilized for the time period between graduation from an ADN or BSN program, and first attempt at the RN licensure examination. Upon receipt of licensure examination results, the Graduate Nurse moves into a RN position on the unit hired. **Responsibilities:** 1. Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback 2. Under the direction of the RN Preceptor, assesses and documents the patient’s physical and psycho-social needs and strengths in a comprehensive manner 3. Under the direction of the RN preceptor, plans patient care in collaboration with the patient, family/S.O., as well as other healthcare members 4. Under the direction of the RN preceptor, implements patient’s plan of care 5. Under the direction of the RN preceptor, evaluates the outcome of patient care including age-specific needs for the assigned patients 6. Under the direction of the RN preceptor, develops, implements, and evaluates teaching plans according to individual and group needs. 7. Demonstrates organizational skills required for optimum patient care and efficient operation of assigned unit. 8. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and development **Qualifications** **Required:** + Graduate of ADN program or BSN program + Eligible to take examination (first time) for the RN license in the State of Michigan ( * ) + Nursing skills as defined in the law governing the practice of nursing in the State of Michigan ( * ) Licensure NCLEX is to be taken ASAP. Results are required within 60 days