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Nurse Extern I - Acute MedSurgical B

CHRISTUS Health

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:

ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE.

  • Vital signs are completed and reported to nursing within 1 hour of scheduled time.
  • I/O's are collected and reported to nursing 30 minutes prior to end of shift.
  • All assigned baths are completed within the shift assigned.
  • Notifies nurse of any significant changes in patient condition promptly.
  • Ambulates and assists patient with ADLs within assigned time frame.
  • Monitors for signs of skin breakdown and communicates to nursing staff when indicated.
  • Obtain and record patient weight and height as indicated.
  • Keep patient bed low, locked and side rails up when patient is in bed.
  • Check patient food trays for accuracy.
  • Prepare patient's environment for eating.
  • Assists the patient in preparation to eat their meal, ie. sitting up in bed or chair, washing the patient's hands, cleaning the bedside table.
  • Reports patient's intake to nurse. Assists patient with feeding as necessary.
HELPS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OF CARE.

  • Returns all equipment to SPD ASAP and at least by the end of the shift.
  • Assist with the monitoring of refrigerator / freezer logs.
  • Cleans refrigerator, microwave and other areas when indicated.
  • Maintains the integrity of the PYXIS Machine and inventory through pushing the "take" button.
  • Is respectful of linen supplies and mindful of appropriate usage of pads, etc.
  • Protects the environment of the patient care area as well as the hospital campus from vandalism and liter.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE

  • Consistently uses appropriate "scripting" as instructed when communicating with patients and their families.
  • Models service excellence in caring for patients providing "above and beyond" service consistently exceeding patients and families expectations.
  • Strives to anticipate the needs of patients and takes initiative to meet / exceed the patient's needs or wishes.
  • Responds to call light promptly.
  • Acts as a "team player" assisting co-workers regularly when time permits.
PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT.

  • Checks food trays within 10 minutes of arrival to floor. (If appropriate for unit.)
  • Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
  • Relays messages to appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
  • Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
  • All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are completed and credited every shift.
ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE

  • Assist the nurse with patient assessment rounds.
  • Collect and label voided urine, sputum and stool specimens.
  • Remove urinary catheters and cleanse catheter site.
  • Assist the nurse with wound care and dressing changes.
  • Perform glucose checks utilizing unit glucose monitors.
  • Perform secretarial duties such as taking off orders and answering call lights.
  • Document I/O's and vital signs using the computer charting system.
Requirements:
  • Must have completed fundamentals in nursing
  • Current CPR Certification
Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing required
  • BLS required
Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed
Vacancy posted 2 hours ago
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