Graduate Nurse Extern (3631)

Job Details

Job Location: Medicine Stepdown - Memphis, TN 38103
Position Type: PRN
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Nursing Services

What you will do

• Provides nursing care according to medical regime and the nursing plan appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures.
• Assesses, plans and implements care of assigned patient consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices and patient safety practices.
• Performs duties specific to clinical area, except administration of medications, IV's and blood/blood products.
• Implements patient teaching outlines including objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation of patient progress.
• Documents assessment and other clinical judgments.
• Performs continual clinical assessment and monitors patient clinical status and responses to treatment. Records and reports any unusual findings to Patient Care Coordinator/Registered Nurse/Physician or other applicable healthcare team member.
• Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care and meet age‑specific patient needs.
• Transports patients' charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
• Interacts and communicates in a customer‑responsive and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction; works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes; maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations; utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel; initiates and/or assists with basic CPR procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information; adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements; attends staff meetings, all mandatory in‑service and additional continuing education as required; responds to problems/opportunities to improve care; supports and participates in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel; adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement patient safety, environment and infection control standards.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of the course requirements for graduation from an Associate’s Degree, Diploma or Bachelor of Science program in nursing.
• Required and qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, pre‑schooler, school‑age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.
• All Graduate Nurse Externs are required to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) upon hire.
• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure. Must obtain licensure to work in the State of TN as an RN within 90 days.
• Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of an approved nursing program.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.