About the role#
This position is for nursing students who have completed at least one medical/surgical rotation and are currently pending licensure. You will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to gain clinical experience. The goal of this role is to prepare you to transition into a new graduate nurse resident position once you obtain your nursing license.
What you'll do#
- Respond to patient needs by answering call lights and assisting with hygiene and nourishment.
- Obtain and document patient vitals, glucose levels, inputs, and outputs.
- Communicate effectively with the care team and assist nurses and physicians within your scope.
- Perform secondary assessments and assist with Foley catheter and nasogastric tube care.
- Help with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges using safe handling principles.
- Support patient and family education regarding disease processes, medications, and care plans.
- Adhere to infection prevention standards to support patient experience goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing program in good standing.
- Completion of at least one medical/surgical clinical rotation.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or within 60 days with approval.
- Completion of all clinical coursework except for the final capstone course is preferred.
- One or more years of prior healthcare experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital.
- This is an on-site, part-time position.
- The role operates on a rolling basis.
About Intermountain Health
Intermountain Health is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Murray, Utah. It operates 34 hospitals and over 400 clinics throughout the western United States. The organization employs more than 4,800 physicians and advanced care providers. It also manages Select Health, which provides insurance to over one million members.
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