Registered Nurse New Graduate Medical Oncology
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 employee orients to the RN assignment but does not provide independent nursing care. Medication administration may be performed under the direction and supervision of the 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. Graduates must be enrolled in and have started the program coursework 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 cannot remain in the Nursing Graduate 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 Medical Oncology department at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, and is part-time at 24 scheduled hours per week with variable shifts. The posting lists an entry rate of $32.27 per hour for an unlicensed new graduate and $35.22 for a licensed RN; the stated hourly range is $32.27–$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
- Participate in patient care delivery and orient to an RN assignment under the RN's direct supervision, without providing independent nursing care.
- Collect patient data, including vital signs, report significant changes in patient condition, and document accurately 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 treatment and collaborate with the RN regarding 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.
- Take responsibility and accountability for care delivery within the defined role and routinely discuss care with the RN.
- Practice under RN supervision in accordance with legal and ethical requirements, regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and confidentiality expectations.
- Achieve RN licensure in a timely manner and complete orientation and training requirements, including successful completion of the Nursing Residency program.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible.
- Comprehensive benefits package described as supporting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
