SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) NEW GRADUATE

Job Code: 2530

Revised Date
Revised By
Department
Division
Reports To
FLSA Code
NLRB

9/21/14
Nursing
System Wide
Nursing
Clinical Director or Unit Manager
N

Position Summary
The RN-NEW GRAD is responsible and accountable for individuals and/or a group of
patients for a designated time frame by providing care to those patients through the
nursing process and demonstrating competency in caring for patients of specific ages as
designed in unit structure standards. The RN-New Grad's practice is guided by the ANA
Standard for Professional Nurse and Code of Ethics. The RN-New Grad has knowledge of
professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care
of the patient population served. The RN-New Grad records patients' medical history and
symptoms, helps perform diagnostic tests, analyzes results, operates medical equipment,
administers treatment and medications, and assists with patient follow-up and
rehabilitation. The RN-New Grad establishes a care plan or contributes to an existing plan.
The plan may include activities such as: administering medication, including careful
checking of dosages and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing
intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering
therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and
consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians. The RN-New Grad teaches
patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries by explaining posttreatment and home care needs (diet, nutrition, and exercise programs) and selfadministration of medication and therapy. The RN-New Grad provides direction to Licensed
Practical Nurses (LPN) and nursing aides regarding patient care, and delegates when
appropriate. The RN-New Grad continues to enhance their knowledge in the nursing
management and care of patient problems and conditions as required. The RN-New Grad
works to improve the patients experience, clinical outcomes and promotes a healthy work
environment. Adherence to SLHN Nursing practices theory based nursing that is evidenced
based utilizing a Shared Governance model for decision-making. Practice focuses on
performance standards that act in accordance with SLHN initiatives.
Position Accountabilities
% of
Time
1. Moves from novice to advance beginner nurse in possessing the knowledge
20%
of how to collect health data in a systematic and ongoing manner,
prioritizing data collection as determined by the patients immediate
condition or needs, and involving the family. Analyzes the assessment data
to develop, implement, evaluate and revise an appropriate patient plan of
care that is family centered, developmentally and age-appropriate, and
culturally relevant.
2. Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient and their specific
health problems. Develops plans of care that are individualized and

10%

reflecting current nursing practice that is evidence-based.

3. Implements interventions in the plan of care. Initiates treatments,
medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on appropriate
utilization of SHC standing orders, policies and procedures. Provides nursing
care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs of
the patient and family utilizing a family-centered approach to care delivery.

10%

4. Documents observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures,

multi-systems monitoring data, and other data relevant to the patients care
in a retrievable form. Provides ongoing evaluation of the quality and
effectiveness of the care plan to ensure that they maintain and enhance
patient outcomes that promote the delivery of cost-effective high quality
healthcare,

10%

5. Evaluates ones own nursing practice in relation to professional practice

standards and relevant statutes and regulations of the Scottsdale Healthcare
system and department policies.

10%

6. Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice. Enhances knowledge

of culture and diversity needs for specific populations.

10%

7. Collaborates with others in the practice of nursing professional development

at the institutional, local, regional and state levels.

10%

8. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team in assessing,

planning, implementing and evaluating patient care delivery. Collaborates
with the patient, family and other health care providers in providing patient
care.

10%

9. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and

delivering patient care by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.

10%

Perform other related jobs as assigned or requested.

Qualifications
Basic Education

BSN from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.

Basic Experience

None

Required
Course/Licensure/ Certs

1. Current AZ or other compact state RN license. 2. BCLS

3. Unit specific certification as required by specialty.

Basic Field-of-Expertise (if

applicable)

Basic Computer Skills and skills in managing medical

equipment.

Preferred Education

Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) and

Preferred Experience

National certification for units specific patient population

is preferred. ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP Instructor level.

Preferred Field-ofExpertise (if applicable)

Application of Adult Education Principles

Supervised: Nature of
Work

Professional

Physical Demands of the

Bending: 30%

Job

Working Conditions

Carrying: 30%
Crouching: 30%
Feeling: 90%
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning 40%
Hearing: Ordinary conversation
Hearing: Other sounds (Define) Body function
assessment
Kneeling: Resting on knee or knees 10%
Lifting 50 pounds maximum: 50%
Pulling: 50%
Pushing: 50%
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction 70%
Standing: 80%
Verbal: Ability to communicate words and ideas
Vision, Color: Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Vision: Acuity, near (clarity at 20 inches or less)
Walking: 80%
The work involves considerable sitting, standing, and
walking. Must be able to work under physically and
emotionally stressed conditions. The employee is
frequently exposed to communicable diseases.
Safety precautions for employees such as blood drawing
for screening of various diseases such as hepatitis,
required immunizations, etc. are necessary. The employee
is occasionally subject to verbal abuse, threats, and
physical violence from angry, hostile, or disgruntled
patients and/or family members.

Nursing Leadership

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of personnel so classified.