New Graduate Nurse MedSurg Nights

ScionHealth; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a New Graduate Nurse for MedSurg Nights. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive patient care under supervision while navigating the challenges of a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Nursing and a passion for patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Scheduled to complete and pass the NCLEX within 90 days.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintains accurate patient documentation and assessments.
• Communicates effectively about patient status and needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Ability to work in stressful environment

Basic computer skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

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Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Under the direction and oversight of licensed RN supervision, provides direct and indirect patient care.
• Demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies, with supervision oversight.
• Acts as a patient and family advocate.
• Provides assessment and planning for individualized patient care.
• Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
• Communicates appropriately regarding changes in patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies.
• Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Essential Functions

• If state requirements allow, may sign off on paperwork using the initials 'GN' to signify a graduate nurse.
• For states prohibiting new graduate nurses from signing off, RN licensed supervising care must sign off on applicable paperwork.
• Maintains accurate and ongoing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessments of changes.
• Able to perform head-to-toe assessments on general patient populations, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as per policy.
• Able to assess and reassess pain and utilize appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educates patients and families regarding pain management.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Follows the six medication rights to reduce potential errors.
• Formulates and revises individualized care plans based on patient responses, evaluating their effectiveness daily.
• Interacts professionally with patients and families, involving them in care planning.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Assists physicians with procedures as needed.
• Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Communicates effectively with all parties, focusing on customer service and positive language principles.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles to provide age-appropriate care.
• Interprets patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Scheduled to complete and pass the NCLEX within 90 days of graduation from RN program. Temporary Nursing Practice Permit as required by state.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Experience

• Patient care experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient time management skills.
• Uses critical thinking and clinical judgment to work autonomously as per Nurse Practice Act.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with healthcare team and patients.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care