Registered Nurse New Graduate Med/Surg Unit

Intermountain Health•Park City, UT

2d•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 includes orienting to the RN assignment but excludes independent nursing care. The graduate may participate in medication administration under the direction and supervision of a licensed RN. This role 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. The employee must be enrolled in and have started coursework in the Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care, including care supervised by a licensed RN. After 12 weeks, or after a second failure of the State Board exam, the employee may no longer remain in this role and may apply for other open positions for which they qualify. Failure to pass boards or obtain another position will result in termination. The position is in the Med/Surg department at Park City Hospital and is full-time, 36 hours per week, on the night shift. The listed hourly range is $32.27–$32.27; actual pay depends on experience. Park City locations receive a 5% pay differential, evaluated yearly by job. An RN with more than one year of nursing experience is not required to attend the Nurse Residency program and should apply to Experienced RN positions.

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 supervision of an RN, without providing independent nursing care.
Orient to the RN assignment and routinely observe and discuss all aspects of patient care delivery with the RN.
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, considering patients’ physical, emotional, social, age-related, and cultural needs.
Report patient responses to treatments and collaborate with the RN on changes that may require modification of nursing interventions.
Participate in patient and family education under RN supervision, based on assessments, diagnosis, readiness to learn, and patient or family requests.
Practice within the defined role and comply with legal, ethical, regulatory, documentation, and confidentiality requirements.
Achieve RN licensure in a timely manner and complete orientation and training requirements, including the Nursing Residency program.