Med Surg Float Pool Nurse Extern

This is a temporary position for nursing students to practice in all nursing areas. This position is co-assigned with a RN and may perform direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.

About the role

The position is designed for nursing students to gain practical experience in various nursing areas. Students will work closely with a registered nurse and assist with patient care activities.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate the performance of diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in the nursing care plan.
• Absolutely necessary for the student to assist the RN with the patient's activities of daily living according to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, following departmental procedure.
• Performs designated procedures as needed by following departmental procedure.
• Accurately observes, records, and reports to the RN all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner.
• Aids the RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in basic and intermediate care skills as verified and validated by nurse mentor, clinical preceptor, nurse manager and/or nurse director.
• Demonstrates competency in those skills identified on the skills inventory that may be carried out independently (where applicable).
• Demonstrates competency in those skills identified on the skills inventory (if applicable) that may be carried out under direct supervision of a RN.
• Educates self effectively and assists in peer education.
• Seeks educational opportunities to increase competence.
• Attends staff meetings and unit in-services as applicable.
• Aids the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Thoroughly cleans assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedure.
• Thoroughly cleans assigned unit equipment according to schedule and/or need, and keeps hallway and work areas free of equipment according to departmental procedure.
• May act in the role of a sitter for a patient as assigned by the charge RN.
• May have limited access to medication including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

Physical requirements

• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy load.
• Possess visual, auditory and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

Working environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and abilities

Scheduled Weekly Hours 4 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company THOM Thomas Hospitals Cost Center 93 THOM Nursing Nurse Resource and Float Pool

Address 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.