New Graduate Registered Nurse Surgical Inpatient Unit

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.

Hospital Information

LDS Hospital has been honored by US News & World Report and Fortune Magazine for high quality care and as one of America's top teaching hospitals. LDS Hospital is located close to downtown Salt Lake City. The hospital has free covered parking that is less than 250 feet from the hospital as well as free electric car chargers. For more information about LDS Hospital click here.

Unit Information

The Surgical Inpatient Unit cares for patients who have had surgical procedures and generally require overnight care. We have a wide variety of surgical populations we care for including General Surgery, Colo-Rectal, Urology, ENT, Bariatric, Gynecology/Oncology, Plastics, and Orthopedics. Many of these complex surgeries are performed only at LDS Hospital. Our patient ratios are 5:1 or 4:1 depending on the complexity of the patient. We have been nationally recognized in both Orthopedics and Bariatrics. Our patient satisfaction and caregiver engagement scores are among the highest in the Intermountain system. We are proud of our amazing team that will ensure you feel supported in your learning, growth, and maintaining a work-life balance.

Minimum Qualifications

New Grad RN

Entry Pay: $30.27

Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN education program (education will be verified).

RN

Entry Pay: $33.19

Current RN License in state of practice.

New Grad RN and RN

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.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.

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 companyOnsite fitness centers and discounts to local gymsLiVe Well caregiver incentive program – up to $300 per yearEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate familyOver 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotelsPaid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability401(k) with up to 6% employer contributionUp to $1,500 referral bonusTuition ReimbursementTuition Assistance through Peak - up to $5,200 per year paid to your school as you go

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Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Anticipated job posting close date

05/02/2024

Location

LDS Hospital

Work City

Salt Lake City

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$30.27 - $30.27

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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