Student Nurse Extern - Trauma Acute (7025)

Student Nurse Extern

Trauma ICU 1 - Memphis, TN 38103

Overview

Position Type PRN Job Shift Any Travel Percentage None Category Nursing Services

Description

A Brief Overview Responsible for assisting nursing staff in the care of patients as determined by skills training and validation in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintaining equipment and supplies. Performs all activities under direct supervision of Registered Nurse. What you will do

• Participates and performs selected activities and nursing care as assigned and according to established policies and procedures.
• Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks for patient care plan implementation by:
• Reports and records all activities performed along with the patients' responses.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering telephone, responding to call signal, filing/assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders and scheduling tests.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information.
• Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality service to hospital units through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Monitors and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Collaborates with forensic team and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved nursing program (diploma, associate or bachelor's degree in nursing) and have successfully completed fundamentals of nursing. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 upon hire. A letter grade of C or above must be maintained in all coursework for the duration of enrollment in a nursing program. Required
• 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 Required
• Must provide proof of continuous enrollment in an approved nursing program to maintain employment Required
• Current CPR/BLS certification Required
• Experience in patient care or equivalent on-the-job training as obtained through participation in an approved nursing program Required

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