New Grad RN Pediatric Impatient Cancer Transplant

Intermountain Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Graduate works under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a Registered Nurse in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in patient care delivery. The role includes orienting to the RN assignment but excludes independent nursing care. Medication administration may be performed under the direction and supervision of the licensed RN. The Nursing Graduate position may be used for up to 12 weeks while the employee participates in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program and prepares for, takes, and passes the State Boards examination to obtain an RN license. After 12 weeks, or after a second failure of the State Board exam, the employee may no longer remain in the Nursing Graduate role. Employees may apply for other open jobs for which they qualify; failure to pass boards or obtain another position will result in termination. Registered Nurse 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 role is at Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The listed hourly rate is $32.27.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in the unit as a current PCT or capstone student.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient care delivery under the direct supervision of an RN, without providing independent nursing care.
Collect patient data, including vital signs, report significant changes in patient condition, and complete accurate documentation 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, taking into account patients' physical, emotional, social, age-related, ethnic, and other 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 assessed needs, diagnosis, readiness to learn, and patient or family requests.
Demonstrate accountability within the defined role and routinely observe and discuss patient care delivery with the RN.
Comply with regulatory standards, maintain confidentiality, document accurately, and practice in accordance with legal and ethical requirements under RN supervision.
Obtain RN licensure in a timely manner and complete orientation, training, and the Nursing Residency program.