Registered Nurse New Graduate NICU

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEAK tuition coverage program

Generous benefits package

Nurse Residency program

Job summary

Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital is seeking a Nursing Graduate to work under direct RN supervision in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. The role supports patient care delivery during the Nurse Residency program, with opportunities to progress toward RN licensure.

New grads participate in a structured orientation and may be involved in medication administration under supervision. This full-time role includes meaningful clinical exposure and a pathway to licensure as an RN.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized and accredited RN education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Physical requirements to perform nursing duties and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Under direct RN supervision, participate in patient care planning and evaluation.
• Assist with data collection, documentation, and reporting changes in patient condition.
• Observe and discuss care priorities with the RN and support care delivery within scope of practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Care Planning

Nursing Interventions

Interpersonal Communication

Computer Literacy

Education

RN program completion

Job description

Job 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 utilized 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).

Eligibility and Compensation: Position Details Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: Full Time (36 hours per week) Night Shift Department: Newborn Intensive Care Unit Primary Location: Riverton Hospital. New Grad RN - Unlicensed Entry Pay: $32.27. Registered Nurse - Licensed Entry Pay: $35.22. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $32.27 - $32.27. 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.

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. Completes accurate documentation also under the direct supervision of the RN. Planning: Observes and discusses with the RN the prioritization of patient needs among all patients assigned to their care during any one shift, and observes the development and modification of the interdisciplinary plan of care used to care for individual patients (under the direct supervision of the RN). Implementation: Observes the implementation of the patient plan of care, giving consideration to specialized needs of patients such as their physical, emotional, and social needs, age, ethnic origin, and other factors (under the direct supervision of the RN). Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding changes requiring modification of nursing interventions to meet patient needs. Participates in patient/family education needs, under the supervision of the RN, as determined by initial and ongoing assessments, patient diagnosis, level of learning readiness, and patient/family/SO requests using other disciplines as appropriate. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within their defined role (under the direct supervision of the RN), and routinely observes and discusses all aspects of care with the RN regarding patient care delivery. Recognizes and demonstrates legal/ethical implications of care delivery by practicing as a Nursing Resident under the supervision of the RN, complying with regulatory standards, completing accurate documentation, and maintaining confidentiality. Achieves Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in a timely manner per Intermountain Health standards and expectations, and completes orientation and training requirements, including successful progression through and completion of the Nursing Residency program.

Skills: Patient Care, Nursing Supervision, Patient Care Delivery, Nursing Process, Care Planning, Nursing Interventions, Interpersonal Communication, Computer Literacy.

Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing (RN) education program. Education will be verified. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers. 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 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. 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. 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. 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.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital Work City: Riverton Work State: Utah. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world‑class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up‑front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

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