Description
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
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
Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship in longview at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.