New Graduate Nurse Residency Program Spring

Intermountain Health•Saint Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members to provide care. This role is part of a 12-month New Graduate Nurse Residency Program beginning March 1, 2027. The program combines unit-based learning with a preceptor and classroom training to support nurses starting their careers. Applicants may apply before obtaining their RN license but must have an active license before the program begins. After applying, candidates will receive a list of open units and may choose three units across the program’s three locations for interviews. Intermountain Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization. The role may be based at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lutheran Medical Center, or Saint Joseph Hospital in the Denver, Colorado area. The schedule is 40 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $37.45–$57.29, depending on experience. RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of hire. The job description states that a BSN is required as of its last update on April 27, 2025; employees hired or promoted before that date are subject to the requirements in place at that time.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice; an active RN license is required before the residency program starts.
Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
A BSN is required according to the job description's update dated April 27, 2025; employees hired or promoted before that date are held to the minimum requirements in effect at their hire or promotion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; 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, support staff, and others.
Use assessment information and critical thinking to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care.
Involve patients, families, the care team, and physicians in planning care and identifying education needs.
Plan and prepare patients for support needs after the current episode of care, 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.
Set priorities and organize patient care by managing time, supplies, and resources effectively.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions by reviewing goal achievement, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
Revise plans of care and reassess patients 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, document accurately and promptly, and understand the legal implications of care delivery.