Description
The Nursing Graduate works under the direct line-of-sight supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinical setting and participates appropriately in the patient care delivery process.
The incumbent also orients to the RN assignment, excluding independent nursing care.
This position may participate in medication administration under the direction and supervision of the licensed RN.
The Nursing Graduate job can be utilised for up to 12 weeks while employees are in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program and are working toward preparing, testing, and passing the State Boards examination (obtaining an RN license).
After that 12-week period, or if the Nursing Graduate fails the State Board exam a second time, the employee can no longer remain in the Nurse Graduate job.
These employees can apply for any open jobs they qualify for, including jobs requiring a certification the employee currently holds (i.e., CNA, etc.).
Failure to either pass boards or to be hired into another job will result in termination.
Registered Nurse graduates must be enrolled and have started coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care (including direct patient care supervised by a licensed RN).
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates understanding of the steps in the nursing process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised to meet the needs of the patient (under direct supervision of an RN).
- Assessment: Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs) under the direct supervision of the RN and reports significant changes in patient condition.
- Planning: Observes and discusses with the RN the prioritisation of patient needs among all patients assigned to their care during any one shift.
- Implementation: Observes the implementation of the patient plan of care, giving consideration to specialised needs of patients.
- Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions.
- Participates in patient/family education needs, under the supervision of the RN.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within their defined role (under the direct supervision of the RN).
- Recognises and demonstrates legal/ethical implications of care delivery.
- Achieves Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in a timely manner per Intermountain Health standards and expectations.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Nursing
- Supervision
- Patient Care Delivery
- Nursing Process
- Care Planning
- Nursing Interventions
- Interpersonal Communication
- Computer Literacy
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion of a recognised and accredited Nursing (RN) education program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Women's Health
- Licensed or NCLEX passed awaiting licensure
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment.
- Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients.
Benefits
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package.
Hourly Rate: $32.27 - $32.27