New Grad RN Transplant Organ Recovery Organ Perfusion

Intermountain Health

23h • 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. 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! Role Highlights: Specialized focus in organ recovery and organ perfusion for transplant procedures Serve as a service line specialist for transplant, focusing on the area of expertise of Machine Perfusion and Preservation. Travel required between Intermountain locations and out of state as part of the recovery team Flight travel via Intermountain Life Flight, including small aircraft transport Work alongside multidisciplinary experts in high‑acuity, time‑sensitive environments The IHOPP Nurse sets up, prepares, calibrates, potentially cannulates, monitors, observes, tests, and provides medication to the organ and its associated preservation machine (if appropriately trained) based upon test results as appropriate and according to established guidelines and protocols in order to maximize organ health and benefit to the recipient in collaboration with the Recovering Transplant Surgeon.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN education program (education will be verified).
• Current RN License in state of practice.
• New Grad RN and RN 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.
• 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

• OR or Transplant experience

Responsibilities

• Sets up, prepares, calibrates, potentially cannulates, monitors, observes, tests, and provides medication to the organ and its associated preservation machine (if appropriately trained) based upon test results as appropriate and according to established guidelines and protocols in order to maximize organ health and benefit to the recipient in collaboration with the Recovering Transplant Surgeon.

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: High school or GED