Intermountain Health
Graduate Nurse Med/Surg- Surgical
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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.
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, 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 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
- 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.
Surgical Unit Information
The Surgical Unit provides care for a diverse population of medical and surgical patients, including those recovering from general, trauma, orthopedic, bariatric, gastrointestinal, urology, ENT, and joint replacement procedures. We also care for patients with complex medical conditions spanning multiple organ systems and diagnoses. Our team is known for its strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and patient-centered care, with a shared commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, evidence-based care to every patient.
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What Sets Our Team Apart
We are proud of our highly engaged team that supports one another while providing exceptional care to our patients and families. Our caregivers are committed to professional growth, mentoring, leadership development, and continuous learning. We foster a positive workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, and respect, creating an environment where caregivers can thrive while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Nursing
- Supervision
- Patient Care Delivery
- Nursing Process
- Care Planning
- Nursing Interventions
- Interpersonal Communication
- 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.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
- For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
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Location:
St. Marys Regional Hospital
Work City:
Grand Junction
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$26.50 - $26.50
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.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
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