Student Nurse Extern Departments

Position: Student Nurse Extern All Departments
About the Job

Unit Highlights

Key Responsibilities

Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, this position utilizes the skills gained as a student in an accredited nursing degree program to assist the Registered Nurse in the care of a group of patients.

* Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

* Collects and documents pertinent patient information following policy guidelines, including vital signs, weights, heights, and patient care activities.

* Demonstrates behavior consistent with Med Star Health mission, vision, goals, objectives, and patient care philosophy. Demonstrates effective communication and works in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team.

* Collaborates with Registered nurse to identify and formulate nursing plan of care and organize own patient care assignment to provide safe, efficient care.

* Performs basic procedures such as wound care and simple dressing changes, suctioning, urinary catheter insertion and removal, maintenance of drainage devices. Collects specimens including urine, stool, sputum, and blood. Provides respiratory care support including coughing, deep breathing and set-up of oxygen equipment and pulse oximetry under supervision of RN.

* Performs intravenous catheter insertions, changes of I.V. sites and dressings and routine inspection of sites as needed. Performs routine blood drawing function under supervision of RN.

* Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients, families, staff, and other departments to the Registered Nurse. Responds to questions from patient, families, and significant others in a prompt, courteous, positive manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.

* Attends mandatory training sessions, staff meetings and town hall meetings. Completes all mandatory education requirements on time.

* Assists with transport of patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies as appropriate. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

* Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as dressing, cleaning, feeding, positioning, and movement.

* Monitors, receives, and stocks equipment and supplies. Obtains emergency equipment and supplies, as necessary.

* Demonstrates the appropriate level of urgency during critical situations.

* Initiates and assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

* Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient room, environment, and equipment in the appropriate manner. Notifies appropriate personnel as needed when these issues cannot be immediately resolved.

* Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.

* Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

* Provides evaluation of Student Nurse Extern Role.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $20.12 - USD $20.12 /Hr.