New Grad Registered Nurse Surgical

About the position

The Nursing Graduate works under direct line-of-sight supervision of the Registered Nurse 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 they 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).

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).
• Collects patient data (i.e., 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.
• Observes development and modification of the interdisciplinary plan of care used to care for individual patients (under the direct supervision of the RN).
• Observes and discusses with the RN prioritization of patient needs among all patients assigned to their care during any one shift (under the direct supervision of the RN).
• 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).
• 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 on-going assessments, patient diagnosis, level of learning readiness, and patient/family/SO requests using other disciplines as appropriate.
• 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.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within their defined role (under the direct supervision of the RN).
• Achieve Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in a timely manner per Intermountain Healthcare standards and expectations.
• Complete orientation and training requirements including successful progression through and completion of the Nursing Residency program.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN education program (education will be verified).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: Nursing Graduate - $30.87, New Grad RN - $34.19
• Differential Offered: Nights/Weekends
• Benefits Eligible: Yes