New Grad RN Psychiatric Nurse
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Idaho Falls, ID0–3 yrs56m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The HCA Nurse Residency Program at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is a year-long, paid program designed to provide new graduate nurses with hands-on experience and help them establish valuable clinical and critical thinking skills. As a Resident I Graduate Nurse, you will be part of a supportive community of nurse educators, experienced nurses, and fellow residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and specialty standards.
- Provide individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage."
- Act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Assess patient condition during admission and shifts, identifying and reporting changes.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, documenting care in the patient medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor patient response, and intervene as appropriate.
- Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate patient needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology.
- Participate in advanced clinical training in a specialty area.
- Attend monthly educational sessions.
- Engage in preceptorship training with a facility preceptor.
- Participate in skills measurement and evaluation through hands-on simulations.
- Receive mentoring from experienced nurse leaders.
- Collaborate on an evidence-based practice project.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 1 year of employment.
- Other certifications may be required during employment.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License or Graduate Nurse in the State.
- Some travel may be needed for training.
Qualifications
- No previous experience needed.