Graduate Nurse Resident- Medical/Surgical
- Sign-on bonus up to $14,000
- BLS
Open in 2 locations
MyMichigan Health posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Michigan
2 openFULL_TIME · Posted 10mo ago
Clare, MI (opens on this page)
FULL_TIME · Posted 1y+ ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open med-surg nurse jobs in Michigan post a median of $41.98 an hour, the middle half $41.59–$64.46, across 8 jobs that state their pay. Med-surg nurses employed in Michigan earn a median of $45.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Summary
*Up to $14,000 sign on bonus available to qualified candidates*
The Graduate Registered Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service skills in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of MyMichigan Health. This individual works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor in a collaborative learning environment to successfully transition into clinical practice. The Graduate Nurse Residency Program is an ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) accredited RN Residency program for new graduate nurses.
Responsibilities
(25%)* Patient Care: Provides nursing care under the direction of the RN mentor using the Nursing Process: Prioritizes/organizes delegated patient care assignments. Accountable for all patient care assignments and documentation of all interventions. Performs technical nursing skills as outlined in standards and procedures manual and as described by unit-specific competencies. Engages in reinforcement of patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN mentor. Encouraged to be proactive in seeking learning opportunities. Completes orientation. Care planning for the shift with the RN mentor.
(25%)* Communications: Identifies and communicates changes in the patient's condition to the RN mentor. Demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others.
(25%)* Unit Responsibilities: Maintains clean, safe patient care area. Handles equipment appropriately. Returns equipment to proper place after its use. Asks questions about its use when necessary. Considers cost in using supplies for patient care. Assists with completing patient census correctly.
(25%)* Personal Responsibilities: Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members. Actively participates in quality management and continuing education. Updates and maintains knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the area of practice and age(s) of patient population. Presents a clean and neat appearance according to the organizational dress code.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
The Graduate Nurse, while providing direct patient care, functions under the direct supervision, direction and delegation of the RN mentor.
Certifications and Licensures
Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management
Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Required Education
Education: College Student
Equivalent Experience:
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Education: High School diploma or GED
Equivalent Experience: High School graduate or equivalent required.
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS
Experience required: Graduate of a RN school of nursing program or currently completing final course work (i.e. leadership or equivalent) and waiting to take RN State Boards and will be awarded a permanent position upon licensure.
The Graduate Nurse has three months to take and pass the RN State Boards or may be separated from the Graduate Nurse position at the manager's discretion.
Technical knowledge, skills and abilities in: Demonstrates ongoing competency in selected psychomotor skills.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level:Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
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From MyMichigan Health's job posting for Alma, MI, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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