Graduate Registered Nurse ICU
About The Position
The Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) provides basic nursing care under the direct supervision of a licensed RN in an acute care setting. The role is designed for newly graduated nurses transitioning into professional nursing practice. The Graduate RN delivers patient care, administers treatments, and supports patient education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being. The posting includes unit-specific duties for a range of services, including critical care, emergency services, operating room, cardiac surgery, endoscopy, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, post-anesthesia care, neonatal intensive care, telemetry, dialysis, and the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Duties vary by unit and may include patient assessment and monitoring, medication and treatment administration, support with procedures, use of specialized medical equipment, patient and family education, and post-procedure care. The Graduate RN performs other duties as assigned, maintains regular and reliable attendance, and complies with applicable policies and standards.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
- Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
- Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
- Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
- Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
- RN (Registered Nurse) state licensure and/or compact state licensure required.
- BCLS (Basic Life Support) required.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred.
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans in collaboration with experienced RNs and healthcare teams.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered, following safety requirements and protocols.
- Assess patients and document vital signs, responses, and changes in condition in the electronic medical record.
- Educate patients and families about basic care, procedures, and treatment plans.
- Support patient mobility, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, and report changes in patient condition to supervising RNs.
- Follow infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital policies.
- Perform unit-specific duties as applicable, including critical care, emergency, surgical, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic, PACU, NICU, telemetry, dialysis, or cath lab care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
