Nurse Extern, IMCU, Step-Down

About the role

This is a temporary position for nursing students to practice in all nursing areas. The role is co‑assigned with a registered nurse and may involve direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. Located at 500 W Berkeley Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania (Cost Center 1106, UNTWN Nursing Step Down and Tel 3 West).

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in the nursing care plan.
• Assists the RN with the patient’s activities of daily living according to patient needs, 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.
• Assists 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.
• Assists the RN with procedures defined by the advanced skills inventory (where applicable).
• 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 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.
• Assists the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent/control infections and ensure 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 per departmental procedure.
• May act as 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.

Requirements

Must be entering their final semester/year of a Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate RN program at an accredited School of Nursing. Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking; able to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loads; possesses visual, auditory, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 36. Shift status: Non‑Exempt (United States of America).