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RN New Grad

Northridge, California

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

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  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: RN Residency Program
  • Hours/Pay Period: 72

The posted compensation range of $44.06 - $44.06 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-378757 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Varied shift to be determined after interview Remote No Category New Grad Nursing

Job Details

Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.


Responsibilities

Our next RN Residency program start date will begin March 3rd, 2025. Participating Departments: ED, ICU, Telemetry, Med Surg, Orthopedics, Pediatrics. Completion will be based on 100% validation of competencies during your clinical hours.  Our target candidates are baccalaureate-prepared nurses who have graduated within one year prior to the start of the program, and who have not previously worked as a registered nurse or interim permittee. 

Application period is open October 1st 12:00 AM through October 15th, 2024 at 11:59 PM (ONLY)Applications must be received by the deadline, no exceptions. Only application packets that are complete will be considered for the prescreening and interview process.  To initiate the application process, please complete the online job application and submit the following items:

*PLEASE NOTE, our system only allows for 5 separate attachments. Please condense your documents into 5 total attachments.

Combine Specialty/Unit Preference Document with your Signed Licensure, Vacation and Employment Statement into ONE document to upload.

  • Current resume
  • Specialty/Unit Preference (page 2 of packet) 
  • Signed Licensure, Vacation and Employment Statement (page 3 of this packet)
  • Two (2) Letters of Reference from a clinical instructor and a current employer (if applicable). Please donotinclude more than 2 references.Letters of referencemustbe signed and on school/company letterhead.
  • College transcripts from nursing course work (non-official is sufficient). 
  • Letter of Intent to include the following (maximum of 2 pages, double spaced. APA formatnotnecessary):
    1. What influenced you to pursue a career in Nursing?
    2. Explain why you are interested in the RN Residency Program at Northridge Hospital Medical Center.
    3. Explain why you are interested in the unit or specialty field that you selected.
    4. Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years?

Download New Grad RN Packet click link: https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/northridgehospital/about-us/nursing/rnresidencyprogram

Please Note: Required documents must be uploaded as attachments within your online application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to bring the original documents with you to the interview. Again, all necessary requirements must be met before the applicant will be considered for an interview. Only those applications submitted electronically will be considered.

After we have reviewed your application materials, you will be notified as to whether you have been selected to participate in a Dignity Health formal interview process. We do read every application we receive, so please be patient with us. Notifications for interviews will start beginning October 2024. All notifications are done online, through the Dignity Health Careers portal.


Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing within the past 12 months from start of program (Gradution 3/2024 or after). 
  • 0-12 months of professional nursing (RN) experience.
  • An active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state they will be practicing (interim permits cannot be accepted) upon hire.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required prior to start of program.
  • Additional Certifications to be required based on department selection.

This position is represented by SEIU L121RN and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement

Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

Student Nurse New Grad Nurse Staff Nurse Educator Mangers/Directors CNE Charge Nurses/ Supervisors Nurse Practitioner Student Nurse New Grad Nurse Staff Nurse Educator Charge Nurses/ Supervisors Nurse Practitioner Mangers/Directors CNE

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Success Profile

What makes a successful RN New Grad at Northridge Hospital Medical Center?

  • Compassionate
  • Trustworthy
  • Proactive
  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Balanced

Our Total Reward Offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

  • Pay and Recognition

  • Balanced Life

  • Well-Being

  • Professional Growth

  • Financial Future

  • Dependent Care

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.