SHINE New Grad Nurse RN Residency - Inpatient Acute Physical Rehab

Job Summary:
Join us as a new graduate nurse (RN) as part of MaineGeneral's SHINE Residency in the Inpatient Acute Physical Rehab track. You'll provide direct patient care aligned with professional standards and our organization's values, contributing to MaineGeneral Health's mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.

• Now accepting applications from Fall/Winter Nursing Graduates!
• SHINE New Graduate Nurse (RN) Residency - Inpatient Acute Physical Rehab :

This opportunity invites you to become part of the most forward-thinking New Graduate RN Residency program in the state. MaineGeneral Health presents a chance to expand your knowledge and skills through our renowned SHINE Residency. It's the largest program of its kind in the state, designed to bolster your success as an integral part of our clinical team. The door to this thrilling opportunity is just a few clicks away!
• $4000 Early Acceptance Incentive offered to qualified SHINE candidates
• + Candidates must apply at least 6 weeks prior to their graduation date.
• Offer letters must be signed within 1 week of being received by the candidate.
• Incentive is paid in full in your first paycheck as an RN
A glimpse into the SHINE Inpatient Acute Physical Rehab Residency:

• The Acute Physical Rehab clinical track starts with approximately 12 weeks of comprehensive orientation across various med/surg units, guided by high-performing preceptors.
• After this period, nurse residents will work independently on med/surg for 6 weeks, solidifying their newly developed skills before transitioning to Inpatient Acute Physical Rehab to begin their specialized orientation in that department.
• The year-long program also includes commitments to clinical training, classroom sessions, and online learning, all aimed at strengthening the nursing practice and success of the New Grad RN. ​
• In Acute Physical Rehab, our goal is to assist our patients in attaining and maintaining maximum function, leading to 75% of patients going home upon discharge. The rehabilitation staff nurse assists patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle while providing a therapeutic environment for patients and their family's development. The rehabilitation staff nurse designs and implements treatment strategies that are based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and that promote physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health.
Why Choose MaineGeneral SHINE New Graduate RN Residency?
• Residency positions come with full benefits.
• All our residency programs are registered apprenticeships through the Maine Department of Labor.
• SHINE Residency cohorts stay together for a year, attending monthly professional growth classes led by our professional development educators.
Don't hesitate! Apply today for immediate consideration!
The ideal candidate:

• Expected graduation from an accredited Nursing school in the Fall/Winter of 2024/2025 or less than 6 months of RN experience.
• Maine state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or the ability to obtain it after passing the NCLEX, required.
Additional highlights:

• Employee Referral Program
• Generous Earned Time Accruals
• Potential for Student Loan Reimbursement for RNs
• Opportunities for Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities within the organization
• Commitment to employee safety, wellness, and work/life balance
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Scheduled Work Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits
Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
• An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Loan Reimbursement is available for this position dependent upon current degree level. Please discuss benefit with the recruiter.
• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource they are how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at *** .
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability:
In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished.
The Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at *** . EEO is Law (ol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)