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
RN
Entry Pay: $33.19
New Grad RN and RN
Benefits:
Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that contributes to the overall health and compensation of each caregiver.
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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:
10/16/2023
Location:
LDS Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$30.27 - $30.27
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