Student Nurse Extern (3618)

Student Nurse Extern

Medicine Stepdown - Memphis, TN 38103

Overview

Position Type PRN Job Shift Any Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Nursing Services

Description

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.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved nursing program (diploma, associate or bachelor degree in nursing) and have completed fundamentals of nursing 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
• At least 1 year experience 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

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