Nurse Extern I

Summary:

This position provides
the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a
registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing
professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on
experience will include educational sessions, job shadow, assist in
patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by
manager (see CNA position description).

Responsibilities:

ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING
PLAN OF CARE.

• Vital signs are
  completed and reported to nursing within 1 hour of scheduled time.
  
• I/O's are collected and reported to nursing 30
  minutes prior to end of shift.
• All assigned
  baths are completed within the shift assigned.
  
• Notifies nurse of any significant changes in
  patient condition promptly.
• Ambulates and
  assists patient with ADLs within assigned time frame.
  
• Monitors for signs of skin breakdown and
  communicates to nursing staff when indicated.
  
• Obtain and record patient weight and height as
  indicated.
• Keep patient bed low, locked and
  side rails up when patient is in bed.
• Check
  patient food trays for accuracy.
• Prepare
  patient's environment for eating.
• Assists the
  patient in preparation to eat their meal, ie. sitting up in bed or
  chair, washing the patient's hands, cleaning the bedside table.
  
• Reports patient's intake to nurse. Assists
  patient with feeding as necessary.

HELPS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
OF CARE.

• Returns all equipment to
  SPD ASAP and at least by the end of the shift.
  
• Assist with the monitoring of refrigerator /
  freezer logs.
• Cleans refrigerator, microwave
  and other areas when indicated.
• Maintains the
  integrity of the PYXIS Machine and inventory through pushing the
  "take" button.
• Is respectful of linen supplies
  and mindful of appropriate usage of pads, etc.
  
• Protects the environment of the patient care
  area as well as the hospital campus from vandalism and liter.
  

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

• Consistently uses appropriate "scripting" as
  instructed when communicating with patients and their families.
  
• Models service excellence in caring for
  patients providing "above and beyond" service consistently
  exceeding patients and families expectations.
  
• Strives to anticipate the needs of patients
  and takes initiative to meet / exceed the patient's needs or
  wishes.
• Responds to call light promptly.
  
• Acts as a "team player" assisting co-workers
  regularly when time permits.

PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT
RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT.

• Checks food trays within 10 minutes of arrival
  to floor. (If appropriate for unit.)
• Ensures
  that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for
  documentation.
• Relays messages to appropriate
  caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
  
• Prioritizes orders in the order entry system
  in a timely and accurate manner.
• All reports
  are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
  
• Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are
  completed and credited every shift.

ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE

• Assist the nurse with patient
  assessment rounds.
• Collect and label voided
  urine, sputum and stool specimens.
• Remove
  urinary catheters and cleanse catheter site.
  
• Assist the nurse with wound care and dressing
  changes.
• Perform glucose checks utilizing unit
  glucose monitors.
• Perform secretarial duties
  such as taking off orders and answering call lights.
  
• Document I/O's and vital signs using the
  computer charting system.

Requirements:

• Must have Completed fundamentals in nursing
  
• Current CPR Certification

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in
  Nursing
• BLS

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed