Registered Nurse New Graduate Intensive Care Unit

Intermountain Health

2d • $32 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Graduate works under the direct line-of-sight supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in the patient care delivery process. The incumbent also orients to the RN assignment, excluding independent nursing care. This position may participate in medication administration under the direction and supervision of the licensed RN. The Nursing Graduate job can be utilized for up to 12 weeks while employees are in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program and are working toward preparing, testing, and passing the State Boards examination (obtaining an RN license). After that 12-week period, or if the Nursing Graduate fails the State Board exam a second time, the employee can no longer remain in the Nurse Graduate job. These employees can apply for any open jobs they qualify for, including jobs requiring a certification the employee currently holds (i.e., CNA, etc.). Failure to either pass boards or to be hired into another job will result in termination. Registered Nurse graduates must be enrolled and have started coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care (including direct patient care supervised by a licensed RN). We are a multi-disciplinary ICU where you will learn and gain experience with a variety of patient types such as cardiovascular surgery, trauma, neuro, stroke, medical, surgical, and more. We are a fast-paced, high-acuity unit that will help you increase your critical thinking skills and help you to pursue your career goals. Our ratio is typically 1 RN to 2 patients with occasional 1:1 for high acuity patients. ICU motto: Our ICU team believes in using our gifts to create positive changes in health. We embrace compassion, innovation, and integrity as we respectfully serve each person. ICU Pledge: In our ICU we pledge to work as a team to provide excellent care, treat others as we wish to be treated, and continuously improve. Position Details · Benefits Eligible: Yes · Shift Details: Full time, 36 hours/week, variable shifts (starting times 0500 / 1700) · Department: ICU · Primary Location: McKay Dee Hospital New Grad RN - Unlicensed Entry Pay: $31.95 Registered Nurse - Licensed Entry Pay: $34.53 To learn more about the nurse residency program click the link below. https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/professional-training-programs/nursing-education-residencies An RN with more than one year of nursing experience is not required to attend the nurse residency program and should apply to "Experienced RN" positions only.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing (RN) education program. Education will be verified.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of the steps in the nursing process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised to meet the needs of the patient (under direct supervision of an RN).
• Assessment: Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) under the direct supervision of the RN and reports significant changes in patient condition. Completes accurate documentation also under the direct supervision of the RN.
• Planning: Observes and discusses with the RN the prioritization of patient needs among all patients assigned to their care during any one shift, and observes the development and modification of the interdisciplinary plan of care used to care for individual patients (under the direct supervision of the RN).
• Implementation: Observes the implementation of the patient plan of care, giving consideration to specialized needs of patients such as their physical, emotional, and social needs, age, ethnic origin, and other factors (under the direct supervision of the RN).
• Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions to meet patient needs.
• Participates in patient/family education needs, under the supervision of the RN, as determined by initial and ongoing assessments, patient diagnosis, level of learning readiness, and patient/family/SO requests using other disciplines as appropriate.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within their defined role (under the direct supervision of the RN), and routinely observes and discusses all aspects of care with the RN regarding patient care delivery.
• Recognizes and demonstrates legal/ethical implications of care delivery by practicing as a Nursing Resident under the supervision of the RN, complying with regulatory standards, completing accurate documentation, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Achieves Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in a timely manner per Intermountain Health standards and expectations, and completes orientation and training requirements, including successful progression through and completion of the Nursing Residency program.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed