What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Graduate ICU position at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center?
The RN Graduate Position at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center helps you Start your new nursing career prior to receiving an RN license.
Opportunity after graduation to join a group of helpful individuals who want you to be successful in a fast paced environment with support from a close-knit team of professionals all united in their efforts to deliver top-notch care, and customer service to our patients! Find camaraderie in daily huddles and collaborate among teams.
Position is a Full Time Night shift in the ICU
The ICU at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is a 20 bed unit with a patient population of critically ill adults who may require life support. These patients can be medical or cardiovascular requiring intensive care trained RN's.
The RN Graduate provides basic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse (RN) in an acute care setting. This role is designed for newly graduated nurses who are transitioning into professional nursing practice. The RN Graduate delivers patient care, administers treatments, and supports patient education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans, collaborating with experienced RNs and healthcare teams.
- Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with protocols.
- Performs patient assessments, documenting vital signs, patient responses, and any changes in condition promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Provides patient and family education, addressing basic care, procedures, and treatment plans to promote patient understanding and adherence.
- Supports patient mobility, personal hygiene, and daily living activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, reporting changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs.
- Adheres to infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital policies to maintain a safe care environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
What we offer:
Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments.
Working with a highly supportive and engaged team
And much more…
Qualifications
- No prior RN experience is required; this role is intended for recent graduates of nursing programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of nursing principles, patient care procedures, and safety protocols.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment and respond to changing patient needs.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) for accurate documentation.
Licenses and Certifications
- Must be eligible for RN licensure in the state of employment. BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS to be completed within orientation period
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider, a 139-bed acute care facility offering the residents of the greater Bullhead City community inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic imaging, dialysis, medical, surgical and emergency services.
We are home to the area's largest intensive care unit (ICU/PCU) as well as an active OR and wound care clinic. Our Team’s dedication to patients, families, and the community sets us apart. We are 400 healthcare professionals strong. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. We are seeking team players who are passionate about providing top-notch patient care.
About our community: Known as Arizona's west coast located along the Colorado River with views of the Black Mountain Ridge, Bullhead City captivates with year round sunny blue skies and all its natural beauty.
Bullhead City is a family oriented community established in the 1940’s that has quickly transformed into a year round vacation community. Boasting over 300 sunny days a year, water sports, fishing, and golf are regularly enjoyed. Enjoy the perfect mix of fine dining, live entertainment, and outdoor activities with Las Vegas, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Lake Havasu and Laughlin NV all a short drive away.
