Job Description:The Nursing Graduate works under direct line-of-sight supervision of the Registered Nurse 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.Unit Description· 3rd floor (east wing) Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) / step down critical care unit.· On IMC we care for a variety of patient diagnosis, you will see something different every shift.· Our most common diagnoses include: Sepsis, stroke, GI bleed, respiratory failure, DKA with insulin drip, electrolyte abnormalities, poly pharmacy drug overdose, alcohol withdrawal, renal failure, & neurological work up/rule out.· We care for high acuity patients who would normally be in an ICU but because McKay Dee’s ICU only has 16 ICU beds, we are the primary ICU overflow unit.· We are a fun group of highly motivated caregivers who welcome teammates who want to learn and value teamwork.· Our primary nurse to patient ratio is 1:4, our lower acuity ICU patients are in a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio. After 6 months we cross train our RNs to float to the ICU.Position Details
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Full Time, 36 hours/week, nights,5pm to 5am. Required to work 8 weekend shifts in an 8 week time frame. Rotating holidays
Department: Intermediate Care
Primary Location: McKay-Dee Hospital
Additional Details: Preferred experience with a capstone in a critical care area unit is preferred but not required. Will cross train our nurses to the ICU at 9-12 months, which includes floating to ICU at times.
Minimum Qualifications:New Grad RN - UnlicensedEntry Pay: $30.87
Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN education program (education will be verified).
Registered Nurse - LicensedEntry Pay: $34.19
Current RN License in state of practice.
Licensed and Unlicensed RN
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
The New Grad RN position is for those who have graduated nursing school and not yet taken their NCLEX or RN’s with less than one year of RN experience. Those hired as a New Grad RN are required for have transcripts showing graduation from nursing school and will work under a licensed RN until they pass boards and their RN license can be verified. In conjunction with working on this unit, New Grad RNs attend Intermountain’s one-year nurse residency program. The nurse residency program supports New Grad RNs in their transition from classroom to caregiver through 72 paid clinical hours, webinars, simulations, case studies, and quarterly in person meetings. To learn more about the nurse residency program click here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/explore-careers/join-nursing-team/nurse-residency/) .Physical Requirements:-Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Anticipated job posting close date:06/27/2024Location:Intermountain Health McKay-Dee HospitalWork City:OgdenWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$30.87 - $30.87We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.