New Grad RN or RN - ICU

Intermountain Healthcare is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called SelectHealth, 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. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Intermountain Healthcare strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email recruitment@imail.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Intermountain Healthcare 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. We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Healthcare that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery. Learn more about diversity at Intermountain, here. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. Intermountain Healthcare’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. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team! 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. The New Grad RN position is for recent RN graduates or those with less than one year of RN experience. Those hired as a New Grad RN will work under a licensed RN until 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 in person meetings. To learn more about the nurse residency program click here. ***An RN with more than one year of nursing experience is not required to attend the nurse residency program. RNs at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team! Unit Specifics The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Utah Valley Hospital is a 36 bed ICU. The critical care nurse is responsible to provide direct care to critically ill patients in life-threatening situations within the Intensive Care Unit. Our patient population includes stroke, neurosurgery, cardiac, cardiothoracic surgery, shock (multi system organ failure), trauma, respiratory, and renal failure patients requiring CRRT, SLEDD, or intermittent dialysis. The ICU nurse must be physically, mentally, and emotionally fit to care for critically ill patients and their loved ones. Must be proficient in a wide variety of high-level nursing skills. The critical care nurse needs to be a specialist in evaluating, recognizing trends and complications, administering cares, and collaborating with key members of the critical care team, including physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other ancillary team members. Interpersonal communication, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient advocacy are imperative qualifications for the nurse in the critical care setting. Advanced assessment skills and ability to work in a high-stress, fast paced environment is essential. Experience with high-tech hemodynamic monitoring and supportive devices including but not limited to PA catheters, Cheetah, EVD, CRRT, IABP, Impella, temporary pacemakers, Hemisphere, and Belmont (rapid transfuser) are highly favored. New employees will receive a 10-12-week orientation based on experienced. After orientation schedule will consist of a rotating 8 weeks of days and nights up to a year for a well-rounded experience. Straight nights are available as well instead of the rotating schedule but at the 6 months to a year mark all new hires will go to straight nights. For new grads, CNA experience preferred. Posting Specifics Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: Variable Unit/Location: ICU at Utah Valley Hopsital Benefits: Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver. Various insurance options through Select Health, Intermountain’s insurance company Onsite fitness centers and discounts to local gyms LiVe Well caregiver incentive program – up to $300 per year Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate family Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotels Paid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability 401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution Up to $1,500 referral bonus Tuition Reimbursement Tuition Assistance through Peak - up to $5,200 per year paid to your school as you go To learn about additional Intermountain benefits Click here Job Essentials 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 (i.e., 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 development and modification of the interdisciplinary plan of care used to care for individual patients (under the direct supervision of the RN). Observes and discusses with the RN prioritization of patient needs among all patients assigned to their care during any one shift (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, emotiona,l 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 on-going assessments, patient diagnosis, level of learning readiness, and patient/family/SO requests using other disciplines as appropriate. 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. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within their defined role (under the direct supervision of the RN). Achieve Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in a timely manner per Intermountain Healthcare standards and expectations. Complete orientation and training requirements including successful progression through and completion of the Nursing Residency program. Minimum Qualifications New Grad RN Entry Pay: $29.82 Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN education program (education will be verified). RN Entry Pay: $31.61 Current RN License in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers. Effective interpersonal communication skills. RNs with less than 12 months of working experience as an RN prior to joining Intermountain must obtain their BSN within five years of their start date. Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. - and - 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. - and - 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. - and - 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. - and - 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). - and - May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: Utah Valley Hospital Work City: Provo Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $29.82 - $29.82 We 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. 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