Registered Nurse New Graduate Intermediate Surgical Care

This position is for Nursing Graduates working under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in a clinical setting. The role involves participating in patient care delivery, excluding independent nursing care, and may include medication administration under RN supervision. This job is available for up to 12 weeks while employees are enrolled in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program and preparing for the State Boards examination. After 12 weeks or upon failing the State Board exam a second time, the employee must transition to another role or face termination. Enrollment and commencement of coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program is required before providing direct patient care.

Benefits eligible. Full-Time (36 hours per week) or Part-Time (24 hours per week), variable shifts. Primary location: McKay Dee Hospital.

Pay

• New Grad RN - Unlicensed Entry: $32.27 per hour
• Registered Nurse - Licensed Entry: $35.22 per hour

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of the nursing process and patient plan of care development, implementation, and revision under RN supervision.
• Assessment: Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) and reports significant changes in patient condition under RN supervision; completes accurate documentation.
• Planning: Observes and discusses prioritization of patient needs and the development/modification of the interdisciplinary plan of care with the RN.
• Implementation: Observes the implementation of the patient plan of care, considering specialized patient needs (physical, emotional, social, age, ethnic origin, etc.) under RN supervision.
• Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN to modify nursing interventions as needed.
• Participates in patient/family education under RN supervision, based on assessments, diagnosis, learning readiness, and requests.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within their defined role, routinely discussing all aspects of care with the RN.
• Recognizes and adheres to legal/ethical implications of care delivery, including compliance with regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and confidentiality.
• Achieves RN licensure in a timely manner per Intermountain Health standards, completing orientation, training, and the Nursing Residency program.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing (RN) education program (education will be verified).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Nursing Process
• Supervision and Patient Care Delivery
• Care Planning and Nursing Interventions
• Interpersonal Communication
• Computer Literacy

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent verbal communication with care providers, patients, and visitors, including hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, and needs quickly, especially during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity for complex and delicate equipment operation, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation, medication preparation, etc.
• Lifting and full range of movement to transfer patients; bending to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
• Walking and assisting with transporting/ambulating patients, pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items; navigating crowded and busy rooms.
• May be required to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving: Ability to drive a vehicle, including sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.