Nurse Extern 2023 Jobs

Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed. Considered critical service during inclement weather and disasters.

Must have taken CNA Class/Course. Certification Not Required.

BLS required.

Assists registered nurse in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate performance of diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in nursing care plan.Provides basic patient care as delegated from the professional registered nurse which includes;

• Assist and accompany patients in the admission, transfer and discharge process
• Assists the RN with the patient’s activities of daily living according to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, following departmental procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge in those skills identified on skills checklist that may be carried out under direct supervision of a RN.
• Demonstrates knowledge in basic and intermediate care skills as verified by nurse mentor, preceptor, nurse manager and/or nurse director. Assists RN with procedures defined by advanced skills inventory.
• Thoroughly cleans assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedure.
• Assists RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.
• May act in the role of a sitter for a patient as assigned by charge RN.
• Assists RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Make rounds and handle basic patient requests, and perform basic patient and family assistance tasks
• Accurately observes, records, and reports to RN all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner.
• May have limited access to medication including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.
• Perform routine treatment procedures and assist in maintenance of a safe, clean environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge in those skills identified on skills checklist that may be carried out independently.
• Make rounds, handle patient requests, report and record changes in condition or behavior of patients or unusual incidents, within scope of training
• Educates self effectively and assists in peer education. Seeks educational opportunities to increase competence.
• Performs designated procedures as needed by following departmental procedure.