Nurse Graduate Pipeline Program

Geographic Scope: Frederick County, MD

Program Duration: 6 months (temporary position)

Frederick Health is committed to nursing excellence. The Nurse Graduate Pipeline Program, through the Nursing Resources Department, provides an opportunity for nurses to join Frederick Health and prepare for job openings within the system. Pipeline Nurses (recent BSN nursing graduates) will work alongside and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Preceptor throughout the entire orientation to enhance clinical skills.

Program Status

• Temporary position lasting no longer than 6 months
• Not benefit eligible

Pipeline Requirements

• Minimum Baccalaureate in Nursing Degree
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or other recognized compact state

Pipeline Curriculum

• 16-20 week orientation curriculum with opportunity for extension if mutually agreed by clinical preceptors and manager
• Schedules based on assigned clinical preceptor
• Candidates should be prepared to float throughout hospital with their preceptor
• Clinical schedules follow clinical preceptor work schedule
• 36-40 hours per week of proctored clinical experience
• Participation in Nursing Residency Program classes, sessions, and simulations
• Additional learning opportunities arranged by Clinical Nurse Specialist for Nursing Resources on case-by-case basis

Parallel/Post Orientation Goals

• As vacancies become available within inpatient nursing units, positions posted initially for internal applicants
• Units typically hiring Pipeline Graduates: med/surg/telemetry (3A, 3B, 3G, 4A, 4B, 4G)
• Specialty areas (ED, ICU, NICU, OR, L&D) will consider Residents/Graduate Nurses on case-by-case basis
• If hired into position before conclusion of Pipeline orientation, orientation time completed within unit of hire
• If position not secured at end of orientation, placement on long-term FMLA vacancies, unit-based vacancies, etc.

Contact Information:

• Frederick Health Hospital Inc
• 400 West 7th Street
• Frederick, MD 21701
• Phone: 240-566-3300

Application Process

BSN prepared nurses will apply to specific job posting "Nurse Graduate Program" for consideration in this program.