Job Description:A former nursing student who has completed an accreditednursing program and is pending nursing licensure. All individuals hired intothis position would be expected to obtain nursing licensure within six monthsof hire and transition into a new graduate nurse resident position, asavailable, for the next available nurse residency cohort after licensure.If a Graduate Nurse does not obtain nursing licensure within six months ofhire, an extension of employment in this position requires the approval ofthe hospital CNO.

　　Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse except as noted inaddendum

　　To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into ourorganization, we will offer up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocationassistance (when applicable).

　　Hospital Information:

　　St. Mary's Medical Center, is located in the heart of Colorado's winecountry and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes that offer a widerange of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing andrafting. It has a growing and diverse economy as well as a relatively lowunemployment rate and growing job market. St. Mary's Medical Center is thelargest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City and is committed toputting people first as it's served the healthcare needs of western Coloradoand eastern Utah for nearly 120 years.

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　　Unit Information:The 8th floor Med/Surg specializes in caring for a variety of both medicaland surgical patients. We provide inpatient care to patients with multiplediagnoses including sepsis, diabetes, electrolyte imbalances,gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiac-tele monitored, infectious,kidney, and liver diseases. We also offer surgical care for pre/ postorthopedic surgeries, general surgeries such as bowel resections/ostomies, pre/post laparoscopic procedure, bladder surgeries, andplastics. Caregivers utilize the nursing process by use of technology,therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of carewith

　　8 Med/Surg Team has more to offer YOU!

　　We are proud of our amazing team that will ensure you feel supported in yourlearning, growth, and maintaining a work-life balance. We want tocultivate personal growth in your healthcare career and create a personalizedpath for you. It is a great unit to learn on as a new grad and develop yournursing and critical thinking skills. As well as having many opportunities forexperienced nurses to participate in charge nurse roles, preceptorship &leadership committees to grow your skills as an expert in a variety ofspecialties. Our staff is engaged in mentoring new employees and creating apositive workplace environment focusing on teamwork. We look forward to havingyou be a part of this outstanding team!

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　　Posting Specifics:Benefits Eligible: YesShift Details: Full Time, Variable ShiftsAdditional Details: Shift differentials available for evenings, nights andweekends

　　Minimum Qualifications:Graduate NurseEntry Pay: $26.50Successful completion of a recognized and accredited Nursing/RN educationprogram (education will be verified).

　　Registered NurseEntry Pay: $34.64 - $52.52Current RN License in state of practice.

　　Licensed and Unlicensed RNBasic 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 joiningIntermountain must obtain their BSN within five years of their start date.

　　Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and readinformation, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identifyequipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient careproviders, patients, and visitors that require employee to verballycom unicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms,needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencysituations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complexand delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequentcomputer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing neededinformation, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift andutilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend toretrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes itemsof varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk andassist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributingsupplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portableequipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded andbusy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and-May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period ofti

　　Anticipated job posting close date:02/15/2024