RN Earn and Learn Program

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Float Pool

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Variable

The Northern Light EMMC RN Sponsorship program consists of the following benefits:

1. Candidates accepted into the program will be awarded full tuition paid for up to a two-year accelerated nursing program or for the final two years of a nursing program of their choice. These years will be considered "sponsored years."

2. During the sponsored years, EMMC will pay for the employee to attend class and study, for up to 24 hours per week.

3. During the sponsored years, the employee will work as a patient experience aide or in certified nursing assistant role at Northern Light EMMC for 16 hours per week. Once employee obtains an active CNA license, they must transition into the CNA role. Employees accepted into the program will be considered full time and will be eligible to receive full time benefits.

4. When not actively enrolled in full-time classes, the employee agrees to work full time 40 hours/per week. If enrolled in part-time class schedule, hours will be prorated.

5. Post NCLEX, the employee promises to remain a full-time nurse with Northern Light Health EMMC for 1 year for every $10,000 paid on their behalf for tuition and/or educational expenses to their school during the sponsored year(s) with a maximum commitment of five years of service.

6. Will apply to an open new grad position within EMMC and will be enrolled in the Nurse Residency program for their first year of nursing practice.

7. EMMC agrees to reimburse student for one NCLEX preparation study guide.

To be considered, applicants must meet the following:

• Currently enrolled in nursing school, or hold an acceptance letter to be enrolled

• Be within two years of being eligible to sit for the NCLEX.

• Have prior work experience with good recommendations, ideally in a patient care setting.

• Able to commit to at least 16 hours of work-per week (40-hours required during school breaks and orientation)

• 3.0 GPA at current school (if applicable)
  

Please submit the following items at time of application:

• Cover letter discussing why you are interested in this position

• 3 Letters of recommendation (1 from academic institution if currently enrolled in program)

• Letter of acceptance to program with projected graduation date

• Transcripts (all college education, high school if no college degree)

Competencies and skills:

Essential:

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.