Job Description:

The iFlex RN is part of Intermountain’s internal travel agency for assignments. This is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. This RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Our iFlex RNs are expected to float if not needed at assigned facility.

Position Overview:

Join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and become part of a highly skilled team dedicated to providing exceptional care for critically ill infants, children, and teens. Our unit offers a unique opportunity to work autonomously, enhance your education, and expand your skill set while collaborating closely with a distinguished team of Physicians, LIPs, Respiratory Therapists, and critical care techs.

About the iFlex RN Role:

As an iFlex RN, you will be part of Intermountain’s internal travel agency, responsible for various assignments across our network. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to providing high-quality care in different locations. The iFlex RN is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using the nursing process, including technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practices, and coordination with the healthcare team. You may be required to float to different units within the PICU service line if not needed at the assigned facility.

Why Work With Us:

• Autonomous Practice: Work independently while being supported by a top-tier medical team.

• High Acuity Care: Our patients present some of the highest acuity levels among reporting centers, providing challenging and rewarding experiences.

• Education and Training: Benefit from our unparalleled education program, which typically takes 3-5 years to complete. This comprehensive training includes didactic learning, projects, research, and both oral and written testing. Key topics cover advanced Neurotrauma, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Care.

Common Diagnoses Treated:

• Multiple Trauma

• Complex surgeries

• Pre and post-solid organ transplants

• Metabolic disorders

• Multi-organ system failure

• Sepsis

• Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (Va and VV ECMO)

• Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, autonomous care to critically ill pediatric patients.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Physicians, LIPs, Respiratory Therapists, and critical care techs.

• Manage complex patient cases with the highest acuity levels, ensuring optimal care and safety.

• Engage in ongoing education and professional development to stay at the forefront of pediatric critical care.

• Float to different units within the PICU service line as needed.

Staffing Ratio:

• We maintain a 1:1.2 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring personalized and attentive care for each patient.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay rate $82/hr

• Competitive pay in line with local and national travel RN rates

• Pay rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted based on market trends; each assignment will have a consistent pay rate

• For assignments more than 50 miles from the employee's home, a weekly living stipend will be provided

• Employees are responsible for securing their housing during each travel assignment

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of Inpatient Pediatric ICU Experience

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).

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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.

Anticipated job posting close date:

10/13/2024

Location:

Primary Childrens at Lehi, Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$7.25 - $999.99

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.