RN Graduate

Job Summary

The Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) provides basic nursing care under the direct 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 Graduate RN delivers patient care, administers treatments, and supports patient education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being.

• 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.

• Critical Care Graduate RN:
  • Administers medications and other treatments as prescribed, including intravenous medications and therapies.
  • Manages complex medical equipment, including ventilators, monitoring devices, and other life-support systems.
  • Performs procedures such as inserting central lines, managing tracheostomies, and providing advanced cardiac life support.
• Emergency Services Graduate RN:
  • Rapid Assessment and Triage:
    Evaluates patients  conditions quickly to determine the severity of their injuries or illnesses and prioritize care accordingly.
  • Conducts emergency procedures such as intubation, wound care, and suturing.
  • Implements interventions to stabilize patients, including administering medications, starting IV lines, and providing respiratory support.
• OR Services Graduate RN:
  • Provides comprehensive care to patients before, during, and after surgery, including assessments, planning, and evaluation of nursing care.
  • Scrubs in for surgeries, assisting the surgical team with instruments and supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment.
  • Monitors patient vital signs, administers medications, and observes for changes in patient condition.
• Cardiac Surgery Graduate RN:
  • Continuously assesses patients  condition, including vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, and ECG readings.
  • Administers medications and IV drips, adjusting dosages based on the patient s condition.
  • Proficient in operating and maintaining advanced life support equipment like ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and ECMO.
  • After cardiac surgeries, monitors patients  recovery, manages chest tubes, pacing wires, and wound care.
• Endoscopy Graduate RN:
  • Assesses patient needs, reviews medical history, explains procedures, obtains consent, and prepares the patient for the procedure.
  • Monitors patient vitals, administers medications, and assists the physician during the procedure.
  • Provides post-procedure care, monitors recovery, and educates patients about aftercare instructions.
  • Ensures the endoscopy room is properly prepared, instruments are sterilized, and equipment is functioning correctly.
• Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum/Nursery Graduate RN:
  • Educates patients about pregnancy, provides prenatal screenings, and prepares patients for labor and delivery.
  • Assesses and monitors the new mother s physical recovery, including vital signs, postpartum hemorrhage, and potential complications like postpartum depression.
  • Assists with epidurals and other pain management techniques during labor.
  • Administers pain medication, induces labor, and manages other medication needs during labor and delivery.
  • Assists during labor and delivery, monitors fetal well-being, administers medications, and provides pain relief. Monitors mothers and newborns after delivery, assesses their well-being, and provides education on postpartum care and breastfeeding.
  • Assesses and monitors newborn health, takes vital signs, performs routine assessments, and educates parents on newborn care.
  • Assists with gynecological exams and procedures, and provides education on reproductive health, contraception, and prenatal care.
  • Educates patients about family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
  • Interprets fetal heart rate patterns and assesses fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring.
• Oncology Graduate RN:
  • Administers chemotherapy, manages side effects, monitors vitals, and manages pain.
  • Explains treatments, answers questions, and provides information on resources.
  • Provides emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.
• Orthopedics Graduate RN:
  • Provides specialized care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and…