Student Nurse, Emergency Department

Job Requirements

• Participates in the nursing process in delivering care to patients and their families under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Delivers direct care activities required in daily practice on the assigned unit.
• Fulfills duties including but not limited to assisting the registered nurse in assessing patients, planning care, implementing care, evaluating care, assisting with invasive procedures, and providing general support services.
• Performs tasks such as nasogastric irrigations, indwelling and intermittent urinary bladder catheterization, dressing changes, calculating intake and output, and shift totals.
• Assists with patient admission and discharge, setting up special equipment, and performing device care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and other members of the healthcare team, maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Follows institutional infection control guidelines and participates in patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in good academic standing in an accredited pre-licensure MSN, BSN, or ADN program with a passing grade in Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (transcript required).
• Current BLS card (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required.
• Previous experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of universal blood and body fluid precautions and aseptic technique.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills.

Benefits

Compensation: PRN; Rotating Shifts - ED (7a-7p / 11a-11p / 7p-7a) Pay Range: $17.00/hr. (Flat)

Other Compensation: Shift Differential

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