Registered Nurse New Graduate Surgical Inpatient Unit
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 part of the role under the direction and supervision of a licensed RN. The 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. Registered Nurse graduates must be enrolled in and have started coursework in the Nurse Residency program before providing any direct patient care, including supervised care. After 12 weeks, or after a second unsuccessful State Board examination attempt, the employee cannot remain in the Nursing Graduate position. They may apply for other open positions for which they qualify; failure to pass boards or obtain another position results in termination. This is a full-time role in the Med/Surg Surgical Inpatient department at LDS Hospital, scheduled for 36 hours per week on variable shifts. The position supports patients through the nursing process, including supervised assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, patient and family education, and documentation. The graduate is expected to complete orientation and training requirements, successfully progress through and complete the Nursing Residency program, and achieve RN licensure in a timely manner.
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.
Responsibilities
- Participate in patient care delivery under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a Registered Nurse, without providing independent nursing care.
- Orient to the RN assignment and observe and discuss patient care delivery with the RN.
- Collect patient data, such as vital signs, report significant changes in patient condition, and complete accurate documentation under RN supervision.
- Observe and discuss prioritization of patient needs and development or modification of interdisciplinary plans of care with the RN.
- Observe implementation of patient care plans, considering patients’ physical, emotional, social, age-related, and cultural needs.
- Report patient responses to treatments and collaborate with the RN about changes that may require modified nursing interventions.
- Participate in patient and family education under RN supervision, based on assessments, diagnoses, readiness to learn, and requests.
- Practice within the defined role, comply with regulatory standards, maintain confidentiality, and meet legal and ethical responsibilities.
- Complete orientation and training requirements, progress through the Nursing Residency program, and obtain RN licensure in a timely manner.
- May participate in medication administration under the direction and supervision of a licensed RN.
Benefits
- Benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being across physical, mental, and social dimensions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
