Student Nurse Extern (SNE) II

Qualifications

• Demonstrates appropriate chain of command use and understanding of delegated responsibilities.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN in a clear, accurate, concise, and timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing safe and competent patient care.
• Provides holistic and patient-centered care while adhering to established patient rights and the hospital’s LOVE promise.
• Possesses genuine interest in caring for patients in acute care, with personal qualities including kindness, sympathy, understanding, respect, good judgment, integrity, loyalty, and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary for providing a complete and accurate electronic medical record.
• Documents accurate health data collection consistent with hospital, departmental, and unit-specific policies/procedures/protocols.
• Demonstrates the ability to correctly use the telephone system to place callers on hold, transfer calls, etc.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize care.
• Complies with direction of RN for patient activity/care.
• Displays self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and offers suggestions/recommendations.
• Assists with orientation of new staff.
• Attends unit/departmental meetings/in-services at least 75% of the time or as assigned.
• Demonstrates acceptable attendance and punctuality per policy.
• Completes assigned responsibilities in an efficient, timely manner.
• Utilizes unit supplies in a cost-conscious manner.
• Exhibits effective organizational skills to reduce overuse of man-hours.
• Recognizes the impact of actions on co-workers and other departments, interacting in a manner conducive to teamwork and cost containment.
• Treats staff, patients, and families with respect.
• Utilizes AIDET-P (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) in patient interactions.
• Communicates directions, answers, and information clearly and in a timely manner to patients, families, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Collaborates with other members of the health team regarding patient care needs and responsibilities.
• Practices in a manner consistent with safety principles, OSHA guidelines, and infection control guidelines.
• Delivers patient care in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner, respecting individuals' rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills through problem-solving, discretion, and respect.
• Functions professionally under stressful or emergency conditions.
• Conducts self in a manner consistent with the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and patient-first behavioral commitment.

Responsibilities

• Attends to patient care needs, including answering call lights, bathing, toileting, turning, and passing ice water.
• Obtains and correctly labels venous puncture specimens.
• Correctly applies EKG leads and runs 12-lead EKGs as requested.
• Applies telemetry leads as ordered.
• Performs hourly rounding and ensures safety measures (e.g., bed/chair alarms, safe room environment without trip hazards).
• Performs bedside shift report.
• Utilizes AIDET-P in patient interactions.
• Implements fall prevention measures.
• Obtains vital signs, blood glucose, hematests, weights, and accurate intake and output.
• Maintains appropriate hand hygiene compliance per policy.
• Follows appropriate isolation practices.
• Maintains a clean patient environment, including linen changes, trash disposal, and cleaning.
• Maintains cleanliness of soiled utility rooms and equipment.
• Stocks rooms with supplies as needed.
• Documents care provided and charges for appropriate items per nursing policy and procedure.
• Maintains patient safety during ambulation, transfers, and repositioning.
• Uses time not consumed by patient care to maintain the unit (cleaning, stocking, uncluttering).
• May include orientation with a Registered Nurse (RN) in the last semester of clinicals.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program/course of study, which upon completion will qualify for RN State Board Examination.
• Completed one semester of clinicals.
• Must be in the last semester of the nursing program.
• Provides proof of continued enrollment in an accredited school of nursing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Phlebotomy training and EKG training preferred.

Mandatory Continuing Education

• Annual department-specific and hospital-wide mandatories (Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance, Infection Control).
• Education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.