• New Graduate Registered Nurse Western Colorado

    Intermountain HealthGrand Junction, CO 81501

    Job #2687299752

  • 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.

    Western Colorado

    Grand Junction, home to 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's served the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years.

    The New Grad RN position is for those who have graduated nursing school, have passed their NCLEX and have less than one year of RN experience. In conjunction with working on this unit, New Grad RNs attend Intermountain's one-year nurse residency program. The nurse residency program supports New Grad RNs in their transition from classroom to caregiver through 72 paid clinical hours, webinars, simulations, case studies, and quarterly in person meetings. To learn more about the nurse residency program click here (~~~/) .

    Posting Specifics:

    Hours: .9 FTE, 36 hours per week position

    Shifts: Varied

    Benefits Eligible: Yes

    Minimum Qualifications:

    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.

    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 company

    • Onsite fitness centers and discounts to local gyms

    • LiVe Well caregiver incentive program - up to $300 per year

    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - including free counseling for caregivers and their immediate family

    • Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from movie tickets, pizza and the zoo to car rentals and hotels

    • Paid Time Off including but not limited to Parental Leave, Long and Short-Term Disability

    • 401(k) with up to 6% employer contribution

    • Up to $1,500 referral bonus

    • To learn about additional Intermountain benefits Click here (~~~/) ?

    To assist with your transition into our organization, relocation assistance may be available (when applicable).

    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:

    07/25/2024

    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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (~~~/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (~~~) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (~~~/) .

    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.

    Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

    Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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    We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery.

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    Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. (~~~/)

    The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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