Nursing Graduate

Job Description

Job Title: Nursing Graduate – Emergency Department

About the Job:

The Nursing Graduate position at Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital’s Emergency Department is designed for individuals who have successfully completed an accredited Nursing (RN) education program but have not yet obtained their Registered Nurse (RN) license. This role provides a crucial bridge between academic training and full licensure, allowing graduates to gain hands-on clinical experience under direct supervision.

The incumbent will participate in the patient care delivery process, orient to the RN assignment, and may participate in medication administration, all under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). This role excludes independent nursing care.

Program Structure and Requirements:

• This position is utilized for up to 12 weeks while the employee is enrolled in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program and is preparing for, testing, and passing the State Boards examination to obtain an RN license.
• Employees must be enrolled in and have started coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing any direct patient care.
• If the Nursing Graduate fails the State Board exam a second time, or after the 12-week period concludes without obtaining licensure, the employee can no longer remain in the Nurse Graduate job.
• Affected employees can apply for other open jobs they qualify for (e.g., CNA). Failure to either pass boards or be hired into another job will result in termination.
• An RN with more than one year of nursing experience is not required to attend the nurse residency program and should apply to “Experienced RN” positions only.

About Riverton Emergency Department:

The Riverton Emergency Department is a 24-bed unit specializing in Emergency and Trauma Care, including pediatrics, serving the growing communities in the southwest Salt Lake Valley. As a Level IV Trauma Center and a stroke and STEMI receiving facility, it provides high-quality clinical care using state-of-the-art technology and a calming environment. The department is busy, providing emergency care for over 34,000 diverse patients annually. Emergency Physicians are highly engaged in education and collaboration, and Critical Care Technicians (CCTs) work closely with nurses to support patient care and department flow.

Who We’re Looking For:

Intermountain Health is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated nursing graduates who are eager to learn, value teamwork, and can thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Position Details:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Full-time (36 hours per week), variable shifts including weekends and holidays, as well as on-call requirements.
• Department: Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Riverton Hospital, Riverton, Utah
• Entry Pay – New Grad RN (Unlicensed): $31.95 per hour
• Entry Pay – Registered Nurse (Licensed): $34.53 per hour (after obtaining RN license)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Essential Functions (Under direct supervision of an RN):

• Nursing Process Understanding: Demonstrates understanding of the steps in the nursing process and how the patient plan of care is developed, implemented, and revised.
• Assessment: Collects patient data (e.g., vital signs), reports significant changes in patient condition, and completes accurate documentation.
• Planning: Observes and discusses prioritization of patient needs and the development/modification of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Implementation: Observes the implementation of the patient plan of care, considering specialized needs (physical, emotional, social, age, ethnic origin).
• Evaluation: Reports patient responses to treatments and collaborates with the RN regarding necessary modifications to nursing interventions.
• Patient/Family Education: Participates in patient/family education needs as determined by assessments, diagnosis, learning readiness, and requests, utilizing other disciplines as appropriate.
• Responsibility and Accountability: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for patient care delivery within the defined role, routinely observing and discussing all aspects of care with the RN.
• Legal/Ethical Compliance: Recognizes and demonstrates legal/ethical implications of care delivery by practicing under RN supervision, complying with regulatory standards, completing accurate documentation, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Licensure and Program Completion: Achieves Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in a timely manner per Intermountain Health standards and expectations, and successfully completes orientation, training, and 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:

• Vision: Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Communication: Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, especially in emergencies.
• Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing.
• Lifting/Transferring: Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment (including heavy items).
• Mobility: Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients, and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment (including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment). Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms.
• Standing: May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Benefits:

Intermountain Health provides a generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, encompassing living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Intermountain Health utilizes the artificial intelligence (AI) platform, HiredScore, to enhance the job application experience by matching skills and experiences to suitable jobs. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness and privacy. All positions are subject to close without notice.