Nursing Graduate (Unlicensed)

Job Description

Nursing Graduate – Emergency Room (Unlicensed) | Intermountain Health

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Intermountain Health, located in Riverton, UT. Intermountain Health is committed to providing high-quality clinical care in a welcoming and healing environment, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and compassionate caregivers. This Nursing Graduate position is crucial for individuals who have completed their nursing education and are actively preparing to become licensed Registered Nurses, offering supervised practical experience in a dynamic Emergency Room setting while participating in a structured residency program.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Variable shifts; weekends and holidays required
• Location: Riverton, UT (On-site)
• Pay: $31.95 hourly
• Team: Works under direct line-of-sight supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN); collaborates with Emergency Physicians and Critical Care Technicians.
• Mission: To actively participate in patient care delivery in the Emergency Department while diligently working towards obtaining Registered Nurse (RN) licensure through a structured residency program.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Patient Care Participation: Actively participate in the patient care delivery process within the Emergency Room, operating under the direct line-of-sight supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Patient Data & Documentation: Collect essential patient data such as vital signs, promptly report any significant changes in patient condition, and ensure all documentation is accurate.
• Care Plan Support: Observe and actively engage in discussions regarding the prioritization of patient needs and contribute to the development or modification of the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Treatment Implementation & Evaluation: Observe the implementation of the patient plan of care, considering specialized needs, and report patient responses to treatments to facilitate modifications to nursing interventions.
• Professional Development & Compliance: Work towards achieving Registered Nurse (RN) licensure within the 12-week program timeframe, participate in medication administration under direct RN supervision, and adhere to all regulatory standards and confidentiality requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing (RN) education program, preparing for an early career as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience: Active enrollment and commencement of coursework in the Intermountain Nurse Residency program before providing direct patient care; commitment to achieve Registered Nurse (RN) licensure within 12 weeks of starting the role; possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Skills: Patient Care, Nursing, Interpersonal Communication, Computer Literacy, understanding of the Nursing Process, and Care Planning.