Registered Nurse New Graduate Med/Surg

The Nursing Graduate works under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinical setting and participates in the patient care delivery process. The incumbent orients to the RN assignment (excluding independent nursing care) and may participate in medication administration under the direction and supervision of a licensed RN. This position is utilized for up to 12 weeks while employees are in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program preparing for the State Boards examination (RN licensure). After 12 weeks, or upon a second failure of the State Board exam, the employee can no longer remain in the Nursing Graduate role and must secure another qualified position or face termination. Registered Nurse graduates must be enrolled and have started coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing any direct patient care, including supervised care. Learn more about the nurse residency program.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of the nursing process steps and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised (under direct RN supervision).
• Assessment: Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) under direct RN supervision; reports significant changes in patient condition; completes accurate documentation under direct RN supervision.
• Planning: Observes and discusses with the RN the prioritization of patient needs among assigned patients; observes development and modification of the interdisciplinary plan of care (under direct RN supervision).
• Implementation: Observes implementation of the patient plan of care, considering specialized needs such as physical, emotional, and social needs, age, ethnic origin, and other factors (under direct RN supervision).
• Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments; collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions.
• Participates in patient/family education under RN supervision, based on initial and ongoing assessments, diagnosis, learning readiness, and patient/family/SO requests, using other disciplines as appropriate.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within the defined role (under direct RN supervision); routinely observes and discusses all aspects of care with the RN.
• Recognizes and demonstrates legal/ethical implications of care delivery by practicing as a Nursing Resident under RN supervision, complying with regulatory standards, completing accurate documentation, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Achieves RN licensure in a timely manner per Intermountain Health standards; completes orientation and training requirements, including successful progression through and completion of 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
• Supervision
• Patient Care Delivery
• Nursing Process
• Care Planning
• Nursing Interventions
• Interpersonal Communication
• Computer Literacy

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and the ability to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, especially during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use, typing for documentation, accessing information, and medication preparation.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment (heavy items); often navigating crowded, busy rooms with equipment and power cords.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving: expected to drive a vehicle, requiring sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Schedule

• Full Time — 36 hours per week (posted scheduled weekly hours: 40)
• Night shift
• Department: Med/Surg
• Location: Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital, Heber City, Utah

Pay

• New Grad RN — Unlicensed Entry Pay: $32.27 per hour
• Registered Nurse — Licensed Entry Pay: $35.22 per hour
• Hourly range for this position: $32.27 – $32.27 (actual rate dependent upon experience)

Benefits

Benefits eligible: Yes. Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package covering programs for living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about the benefits package.