New Graduate RN (Registered Nurse) Program

New Graduate RN (Registered Nurse) Program

I) Overview
The New Graduate RN Program at Hoag Hospital supports new to the profession nurses as they transition into practice. Our commitment to you begins on day one as we provide the tools, resources, and support you need to grow as a nursing professional. Successful applicants are those with demonstrable strengths in self-management and self-motivation, a natural curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning, and a willingness to engage in feedback. We strive to build a diverse workforce that provides exceptional care to patients in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act, and through the application of our Core Values (A.C.E), Advocacy, Compassion, and Excellence. 

Hoag’s New Graduate RN Program framework is based on Benner’s “Novice to Expert” Model, where nurses are challenged to put knowledge into practice and take ownership of their professional role. The program is 12 months in length and utilizes an evidence based didactic teaching strategy with an emphasis on improved patient outcomes. There are specific milestones on the journey to independent practice including an evidence-based project to be presented at the nurse’s Residency Graduation. Key components of the curriculum include:

• Communication
• Collaborative Practice
• Ethical Nursing
• Leadership in Nursing
• Quality, Safety and Patient Outcomes
• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Research
• Wellness in the Workplace

II) Benefits

• Develop confidence and competence in decision making and patient care.

• Hone critical thinking skills and enhanced practice skills.

• Build relationships working with the multidisciplinary team.

• Experience our culture first-hand and discover what “The Hoag Way” is all about

III) Program Areas

• Start your career journey by applying to a Clinical Nurse I role in one of the following areas. Each New Graduate RN accepted into the program must commit to one year of full-time employment:
  
  • • Clinical Nurse I – Medical/Surgical (download)
    • Clinical Nurse I – Maternal Child Health (download)
    • Clinical Nurse I – Emergency (download)
    • Clinical Nurse I – Critical Care (download)
    • Clinical Nurse I – Perioperative (download)

IV) Minimum Requirements

• Current unencumbered California RN license.
• Current BLS certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (Registered Nurses with an Associate degree in Nursing must enroll in a BSN program within one year of their date of hire, and have the degree conferred within 2 years of their date of enrollment).
• Advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS, NIHSS, NRP, PALS) are required in specific areas, and must be obtained before the employee’s start date. Department specific requirements are outlined in the Clinical Nurse I Role Description for reference.
• Successful completion of the New Graduate RN Program necessitates attendance during all learning activities.
  • • Vacation, paid, or unpaid leave requests are subject to manager approval, and may result in a start date delay depending on Program requirements and compliance with Hoag’s Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time policy.

V) Applying

• Our open positions change daily. Search for jobs, and apply any time at https://jobs.hoag.org/search/. Enter job category Nursing.
• Acceptance into the program is based solely on the hiring manager’s discretion and the needs of their department at that time.
• New cohorts begin their training at the end of each month. Depending on the date-of-hire and seat availability, candidates may be rolled into a subsequent cohort.
• Candidates wanting to join the organization sooner may wish to consider our Nursing Support Pathway as an alternative.

VI) Nursing Support Pathway

• Start your career journey by applying to one of the following Nursing Support roles. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities, in either 8-hour or 12-
  hour shifts, may be available to fit your schedule. Additional training or certification may be required:
  • • Patient Care Assistant (all units & specialties, except Emergency).
    • Telemetry Technician (Critical Care, Step-Down, Telemetry, Stroke, Centralized Monitoring, Staffing Office, Medical Oncology & Medical Pulmonary, and Orthopedic Institute).
    • Clerical Coordinator (all units & specialties, including inpatient and outpatient, Home Health, Orthopedic Institute, and Maternal Child Health).
    • Emergency Care Technician (Emergency Department).
    • Operating Room Assistant (Operating Room, Recovery Room/PACU, Surgery Center).
      
      
• Benefits
  • • Reinforce learning taught in school, and safeguard your license, by applying new skills on-the-job under expanded supervision and within limited scope.
    • Become familiar with the patient population in your specialty of interest before committing to a particular patient care area.
    • Build relationships with new team members, and network with RN peers.
      
      
• Transition to Practice
  • • Registered Nurses who are working in a Nursing Support role may apply internally to Clinical Nurse I openings in a Program Area as soon as they are eligible.
    • Acceptance into the New Graduate RN Program for a given specialty is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
      • The employee’s recent performance evaluations.
      • Availability of open seats in the cohort month of hire.
      • Hiring manager discretion and the needs of their department at that time.
    • The transition to Clinical Nurse I may take 6-8 months or more from the date of hire date of hire and/or application based on the factors listed above.
    • Minimum requirements:
      • Current unencumbered California RN license.
      • Current BLS certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA).
      • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (Registered Nurses with an Associate degree in Nursing must enroll in a BSN program within one year of their date of hire, and have the degree conferred within 2 years of their date of enrollment).
        
        
• Applying
  • • Our open positions change daily. Search for jobs, and apply any time at https://jobs.hoag.org/search/. Enter job category Nursing Support.
    • Selection is based solely on the hiring manager’s discretion and the needs of their department at that time.