New Graduate Registered Nurse Neuro Trauma

Graduate Nurse Position

A former nursing student who has completed an accredited nursing program and is pending nursing licensure. All individuals hired into this position would be expected to obtain nursing licensure within six months of hire and transition into a new graduate nurse resident position, as available, for the next available nurse residency cohort after licensure. If a Graduate Nurse does not obtain nursing licensure within six months of hire, an extension of employment in this position requires the approval of the hospital CNO. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse except as noted in addendum.

St. Mary's Medical Center, is located in the heart of Colorado's wine country and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes that offer a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing, and rafting. It has a growing and diverse economy as well as a relatively low unemployment rate and growing job market. St. Mary's Medical Center is the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City and is committed to putting people first as it has served the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years.

Unit Information

The Neuro/Trauma/Stroke unit specializes in the care of patients with neurological issues. We provide inpatient care for multiple diagnoses including stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, seizures, post-op spinal surgeries, developmental delays, drug/alcohol withdrawal, multi-trauma, and general medical/surgical patients. We offer multiple levels of patient care including acute care and ICU stepdown (intermediate) care. Caregivers use the nursing process with technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members.

Posting Specifics

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Shift Details: Full Time, Night Shifts

Additional Details: Shift differentials available for evenings, nights, and weekends

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate Nurse

New Grad RN

Entry Pay: $26.50

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

Registered Nurse

Entry Pay: $34.64 - $52.52

• Current RN License in state of practice.

Licensed and Unlicensed 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.

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.

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.

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.