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Graduate Nurse - Registered Nurse - Baraboo

SSM Health · WI · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a clinical rotation where you felt stretched. What did you learn about yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they can reflect honestly on a hard experience and show they grow from it.

How do you know when to ask for help as a new nurse?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up when unsure, which is the biggest safety factor for a new graduate.

What do you hope to get out of the twelve-month nurse residency program?

What they are checking: Whether they see the residency as real support for growth and will engage with it, not just attend.

Tell me about a time you advocated for a patient during clinicals.

What they are checking: Whether they already see themselves as the patient's voice, even as a student.

You're working 7p to 7a. How have you prepared for night shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan for sleep and health, since new nurses often start on nights.

Why did you choose a smaller community hospital to start your career?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the setting and plan to stay and grow there.

What would you do

On a med surg floor you might have five patients. How would you organize your first hour of shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize assessments, meds and urgent needs using a real plan rather than going room by room.

A preceptor gives you feedback that stings. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can take correction without getting defensive, which shapes how fast they become safe.

Your patient is at high risk for falls and keeps trying to get out of bed alone. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know fall prevention steps and can balance safety with the patient's dignity.

About the work

A post-op patient's blood pressure is dropping and their heart rate is rising. What are you thinking, and what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize possible bleeding or shock and escalate quickly rather than just recheck vitals.

Walk me through how you'd give a high-alert medication like insulin.

What they are checking: Whether they know the checks, such as glucose, timing with meals and double verification, that prevent harm.

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The full job description

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It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Being a nurse is more than a job, it’s a calling. That is why SSM Health wants to invest in your future. As a new graduate nurse hired with SSM Health, you will participate in the SSM Health Nurse Residency Program. This will allow you to connect and learn from other graduate nurses across the system as you work to enhance your confidence, knowledge, and practical skill. The residency program is designed to complement your education and support your continued professional growth. The nurse residency program classes consists of monthly four-hour virtual sessions held over a twelve-month period. Eligibility: • Graduate of an accredited nursing program • Eligible to practice as determined by State Board of Nursing • One year experience or less working as an RN Department: Med Surg Schedule Options: FT Schedule Time Options: 7a-7p, 7p-7a Benefits : Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to: • Getting paid every day! • Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year • Paid maternity & paternity coverage • Adoption assistance • Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans • Retirement benefits including employer matching plans • Long & short-term disability • Employee assistance programs (EAP) *Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply. #CoreHire Job Summary: Pre-licensure graduate of an accredited nursing program who actively participates in SSM Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program. Under the direction of RN, provides care to patients within scope of role and professional standards. Responsible for the delivery of age appropriate care for assigned patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. Nurse Residents in the state of Oklahoma can perform responsibilities designated below (Oklahoma). Nurse Residents in Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri can perform all responsibilities listed. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Under the direction of the RN Preceptor: • Performs delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing care activities for population served. Delegated specialized tasks may include anything for which training was received in the approved nursing program. In the state of Oklahoma, this does not include tasks/skills which must be performed by a licensed nurse. • Performs patient assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age appropriate needs of the patients, including the assessment of nutrition, pain management, and signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect in order to develop, evaluate and modify patient's plan of care. • Develops a realistic, comprehensive patient family education plan, using appropriate resources and methods of instruction and provides patient/family health education and coaching. • Completes accurate and timely documentation (Oklahoma), including, but not limited to, the processing of physician orders, in accordance with policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates delivery of nursing care given by team members based on patient needs and professional judgement. • Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. • Participates in training to understand and perform patient care. (Oklahoma) • Completes competency requirements satisfactorily. (Oklahoma) • Completes training as required; seeks assistance and asks questions as needed to learn and understand role. (Oklahoma) • As part of the SSM Health nursing department, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and care needs of our patients and our patient populations. (Oklahoma) • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. (Oklahoma) • Performs other duties as assigned. (Oklahoma) EDUCATION • Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing • For Illinois: an official passing score on NCLEX results EXPERIENCE • No experience required REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • FUTURE - Registered Professional Nurse (RN) within 3 months of Official NCLEX Pass Date - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) • And • Official NCLEX Pass Letter - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE State of Work Location: Wisconsin • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • FUTURE - Status of Fail on The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses within 3 months of graduation date - Pearson VUE • And • WI Nursing Temporary Permit - State of Wisconsin Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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