Registered Nurse New to Specialty NICU Internship

Intermountain Health•Saint Joseph, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. The NICU internship is a new-to-specialty program for RNs with at least one year of acute-care or inpatient nursing experience in Women’s Services, Pediatrics, or Critical Care. It is not currently open to new graduate RNs. The 16-week training program includes classroom work on day shift and clinical work on night shift. After successfully completing training, the RN is expected to work night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The position is at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, with 36 scheduled hours per week. The hourly pay range is $37.45–$57.29, depending on experience.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
A valid compact license must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
At least one year of acute-care or inpatient nursing experience in Women’s Services, Pediatrics, or Critical Care for this new-to-specialty NICU program; new graduate RNs are not eligible at this time.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
A BSN is required according to the job description update dated April 27, 2025. Employees hired or promoted before that date are held to the requirements in place at the time of hire or promotion.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date, subject to the stated BSN requirement and applicable hire-date provisions.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including reading and assessing information, communicating and hearing effectively, manipulating equipment, documenting on a computer, lifting and moving patients and supplies, walking, pushing and pulling equipment, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate.
Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and support staff.
Use assessment information and critical thinking to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care.
Involve patients, families, the care team, and physicians in care planning and identify needed education.
Plan for patients’ ongoing support needs, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct the interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, care guidelines, and professional licensure requirements.
Prioritize and coordinate patient care delivery while managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions by reviewing goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
Revise and reassess the plan of care as indicated.
Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within licensure scope, and provide accurate and timely documentation.