New Grad RN: Spring 2025 cohort now accepting applications!
Northern Light AR Gould (Presque Isle, Maine)
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About us:
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital, a leading provider of healthcare services in Northern Maine, is an acute care hospital located in Presque Isle.
We are governed by a local volunteer board of trustees, so you can be sure that your needs are being addressed by those who know them best—your friends, family, and neighbors.
Our employees choose Aroostook County as their home for the same reasons you do: the beautiful scenery, strong family networks, and safe communities.
Our connection with Northern Light Health allows us to offer a wide range of healthcare services not typically available in rural communities. We have more than 60 physicians on our active medical staff and a team of more than 1,000 employees. We believe that the people of Aroostook County should have access to the very best healthcare. That’s why we’re bringing high quality healthcare services and advanced technologies and treatments to you.
Turn to us when it’s time to bring a new life into the world, recover from an illness or injury, and discover the best ways to stay healthy and well. We’re working hard to bring advanced medical specialties and the most up-to-date technology to the people of Northern Maine through services including advanced cancer care, cardiology, dialysis, sleep medicine, imaging, emergency response, and orthopedic services.
At Northern Light Health, we believe in helping our new graduate nurses transition from academics to professional practice, which is why some of our member organizations participate in a nurse residency program. The 12-month program includes monthly workshops, simulation sessions, group discussions and an evidence-based practice project. Others have a local curriculum to support and develop newly licensed nurses.
About you:
The Nurse Residency Program consists of monthly workshops, quarterly simulation experiences and an evidence-based practice project over an 11-monthperiod. The residency program is a commitment of 12 hours per month and is included as one of your scheduled 12 hour work shifts in a 36 hour workweek. The program is required for all new graduate nurses, with the goal of assisting the resident with the transition from advanced beginner to competent professional nurse.
At Northern Light Health, many new graduate nurses have the choice to start Pre-NCLEX or Post-NCLEX. For participating members, new graduates are required to enter into the next available Residency Cohort following their hire date.
Pre-NCLEX Requirements :Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing (currently in last semester Nursing school or recently graduated from Nursing school) and be able to provide an Authorization to test prior to start date .Must attempt the NCLEX within 60 days of hire, and hold or be eligible to obtain CNA, CST, Pharm Tech, or another licensure in the event the new graduate is unable to pass the NCLEX exam. Post-NCLEX Requirements: Maine RN license or eligible to obtain.