New Grad RN Labor and Delivery

About the Role

The Nursing Graduate works under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinical setting. This position participates appropriately in the patient care delivery process and orients to the RN assignment, excluding independent nursing care. This role may participate in medication administration under the direction and supervision of a 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 to obtain an RN license. After the 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.

Posting Info

• Rate: Nursing Grad - $32.27, New Grad RN - $35.22
• Location: Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital
• Work City: Provo
• Work State: Utah
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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 patient needs (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 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 for individual patients (under the direct supervision of the RN).
• Implementation: Observes the implementation of the patient plan of care, considering specialized patient needs 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.
• Participates in patient/family education needs, under the supervision of the RN, as determined by initial and ongoing assessments, patient diagnosis, 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.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Participates in the patient care delivery process.
• Orients to RN assignment, excluding independent nursing care.
• May participate in medication administration under RN direction and supervision.
• Works toward preparing, testing, and passing State Boards examination for RN licensure.

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 to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating complex and delicate equipment with precision. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing information, and medication preparation.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically including items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.