Nurse Extern - Med Surg

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

Job Summary

The Student Nurse completes work in accordance with standards of the specific environment under the direct supervision of the RN or Clinical Manager. The Student Nurse is required to provide an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care. Follows established policy and procedures as directed. Performs all job duties in a safe manner with respect to safety and to self and others. Equipment and supplies maintained, monitored, and malfunctions reported to manager. Uses time management and flexibility in organizing and prioritizing workload to provide optimal service to the department and network. Accountable for performing and providing quality patient care in the specific environment. Effectively performs direct patient care tasks to assist licensed personnel. Recognize and respect cultural and spiritual differences and demonstrate culturally competent care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager and ensure that activities of daily living are provided; including hygiene, mobility, and feeding
• Measure and record vital signs
• Monitor and record intake and output measurement
• Measure oxygenation with pulse oximetry
• Obtain weight using standing, sling, bed, or chair scale
• Report patient complaints of pain
• Report observations of changes in patient's conditions such as vital signs and level of consciousness to an RN in a timely manner
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral/denture care and shampooing
• Observe for changes in skin integrity and ensure that patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown
• Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings
• Apply and remove sequential-compression devices
• Apply and remove Buck's traction after initial application by RN or PT
• Provide care, as directed by the RN according to the SKIN bundle
• Implement fall prevention interventions as directed by the RN
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
• Currently enrolled in accredited registered nursing program and has completed their first clinical rotation
• Active CPR certification

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of hospital environment desired
• Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred
• Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends
• Must be able to perform required duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics
• Basic computer skills