New Grad RN Pediatric Neuro Trauma

Intermountain Health

2d • $35 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The New Grad RN position is for recent RN graduates or those with less than one year of RN experience. Those hired as a New Grad RN will work under a licensed RN until license can be verified. In conjunction with working on this unit New Grad RNs attend Intermountain’s one-year nurse residency program. The nurse residency program supports New Grad RNs in their transition from classroom to caregiver through webinars, simulations, case studies, and in person meetings. An RN with more than one year of nursing experience is not required to attend the nurse residency program. 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). Neuroscience Trauma is a high acuity and fast paced 32 patient bed department. The average patient to RN ration is 2 or 3:1 patient. We focus on the healing and reintegration process for children after a devastating injury, illness, or surgical procedure. RNs at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!

Requirements

• Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN education program (education will be verified)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• RNs with less than 12 months of working experience as an RN prior to joining Intermountain must obtain their BSN within five years of their start date.
• Current RN License in state of practice (for RN position)
• New Grad RN (for New Grad RN position)
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• PCH NTU capstone student or tech
• ICU/ED exp
• Hospital exp as a CNA or LPN

Responsibilities

• Provide patient centered care
• Work under a licensed RN until license can be verified
• Attend Intermountain’s one-year nurse residency program
• Provide direct patient care (including direct patient care supervised by a licensed RN)
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Document patient care, access needed information, and prepare medications using a computer
• Transfer patients, utilizing full range of movement
• Assist with transporting/ambulating patients
• Obtain and distribute supplies and equipment
• Push/pull gurneys and portable equipment

Benefits

• Various insurance options through Select Health, Intermountain’s insurance company
• Onsite fitness centers and discounts to local gyms
• LiVe Well caregiver incentive program – up to $300 per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate family
• Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotels
• Paid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution
• Up to $1,500 referral bonus
• Tuition Assistance through Peak

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree