Registered Nurse New Graduate ICU

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 graduate orients to the RN assignment but does not provide independent nursing care. Medication administration may be performed 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. After 12 weeks, or after a second failed board examination, the employee may no longer remain in the Nursing Graduate position and may apply for other qualifying open roles. Failure to pass boards or obtain another position results in termination. Graduates must be enrolled in and have started coursework in the Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care, including care supervised by an RN. The position is in the Intensive Care Unit at LDS Hospital and is full-time at 36 hours per week, with variable shifts. The position has separate entry pay rates for unlicensed new graduate RNs and licensed RNs. The listed hourly range is $32.27 to $32.27, with actual pay dependent on experience.

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.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of the nursing process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised, under direct RN supervision.
Collect patient data, including vital signs, report significant changes in patient condition, and complete accurate documentation under direct RN supervision.
Observe and discuss with the RN prioritization of patient needs and development or modification of interdisciplinary plans of care.
Observe implementation of patient care plans, taking patients’ physical, emotional, social, age-related, ethnic, and other specialized needs into consideration.
Report patient responses to treatment 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 assessments, diagnosis, readiness to learn, and patient or family requests, using other disciplines as appropriate.
Be accountable for patient care delivery within the defined role and routinely observe and discuss all aspects of care with the RN.
Practice in compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, maintain confidentiality, and complete accurate documentation.
Obtain RN licensure in a timely manner and complete orientation and training requirements, including successful progression through and completion of the Nursing Residency program.