Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship

Summary

This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadow, assist in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by manager (see CNA position description).

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.

• Implements measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.

• Follows nursing safety standards in the delivery of patient care.

• Follows approved policies and procedures for infection control.

• Follows policies and procedures for "high risk for falls" and "restraints".

• Identifies, reports, and appropriately intervenes in safety hazards.

• Practices universal precautions by appropriate disposal of waste, hazardous waste, sharps, and wearing personal protective equipment.

• Keeps patient rooms and other common patient areas free from potential hazards.

• Respects the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information.

• Follows policies and procedures for "no information patients".

• Awareness of conversations held at nursing stations.

• No participation in conversations outside patient care environment.

• Assists in the provision of individualized goal directed nursing care.

• Assists in admission process; greets the patient, provides linens/gown, orients patient to room and equipment.

• Provides patient care feedback to the team leader or other responsible person to achieve patient care objective.

• Takes vital signs on admission and at intervals as the patient's condition warrants.

• Accurately records vital signs, intake and output and weights.

• Immediately notifies team leader of any abnormal data.

• Documents clearly and concisely on appropriate forms according to policy.

• Participates in patient/family education.

• Educates patients/family on environmental and safety policies.

• Acts on direction from team leader in regards to providing ongoing education and reinforcement of teaching plan.

• Reports any identified teaching needs to the team leader.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• Basic Computer Knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Maintain current BCLS.

• Currently enrolled in a nursing program or recent graduate with pending licensure

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed