New Grad RN Pediatric Medical

Intermountain Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Graduate works under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in patient care delivery. The role orients to the RN assignment but does not provide independent nursing care. Medication administration may be performed under the direction and supervision of a licensed RN. The Nursing Graduate position may be used for up to 12 weeks while employees participate in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program and prepare for, take, and pass the State Boards examination to obtain an RN license. Employees cannot remain in the Nursing Graduate job after 12 weeks or after failing the State Board exam a second time. They may apply for other open jobs for which they qualify; failure to pass boards or secure another position results in termination. Graduates must be enrolled in and have started coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care, including care supervised by a licensed RN. The position supports the nursing process under RN supervision: collecting and documenting patient data, observing care planning and implementation, reporting patient responses and significant changes, participating in patient and family education, and discussing patient care with the RN. The Nursing Graduate is expected to practice within the defined role, comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, maintain confidentiality, complete orientation and training, progress through the Nurse Residency program, and obtain RN licensure in a timely manner. The role is based at Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has 36 scheduled weekly hours with variable shifts and required weekends. The listed hourly rate is $32.27, dependent upon experience. The anticipated start date is January 4, 2027.

Requirements

Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing (RN) education program; education will be verified.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
Must be enrolled in and have started coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Tech or capstone experience in Pediatrics or directly in a Peds Medical Unit.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient care delivery under the direct supervision of an RN, without providing independent nursing care.
Collect patient data, such as vital signs, report significant changes in patient condition, and accurately document findings under RN supervision.
Observe and discuss with the RN how patient needs are prioritized and how interdisciplinary plans of care are developed and modified.
Observe implementation of patient care plans, considering patients' physical, emotional, social, age-related, and other individual needs.
Report patient responses to treatments and collaborate with the RN about changes that may require nursing interventions to be modified.
Participate in patient and family education under RN supervision, based on assessments, diagnosis, readiness to learn, and patient or family requests.
Take responsibility and accountability for care delivery within the defined role, and routinely observe and discuss care with the RN.
Comply with regulatory standards, maintain confidentiality, and complete accurate documentation while practicing under RN supervision.
Complete orientation and training requirements, progress through the Nursing Residency program, and obtain RN licensure in a timely manner.