Graduate Nurse Extern (5674)

Regional One Health

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a clinically skilled Registered Nurse to provide patient care on the Medicine Acute unit. You will follow the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while adhering to HIPAA and safety standards.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, documenting assessments, teaching patients, coordinating with the care team, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

Completion of nursing program (Associate's, Diploma or BSN) required.
NCLEX must be passed on hire.
RN licensure in TN or a compact state within 90 days required.
Experience in patient care from an approved nursing program.
Ability to care for neonate through geriatric patients as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care according to the medical regime and plan for the patients.
Assesses, plans and implements care consistent with policies and safety practices.
Performs duties specific to clinical area, excluding medication administration, IVs and blood products.
Implements patient teaching and evaluates progress.
Documents assessments and clinical judgments in patient records.
Monitors patient status and reports findings to the care team.
Demonstrates care for patients across age groups and confidentiality requirements.
Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies as needed.
Maintains HIPAA compliance and participates in quality improvement.

Education

Completion of nursing program (Associate's, Diploma or Bachelor of Science)

NCLEX required

RN licensure in TN or compact state within 90 days

Experience in patient care from approved nursing program

Ability to work with diverse age groups

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Medicine Acute - Memphis, TN 38103, Position Type: PRN, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Services,

Under direct supervision of a professional nurse, responsible for providing nursing care to patients (excluding medication administration, IV's and blood/blood products) within assigned clinical unit utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

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 responsiveness 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 Required

All Graduate Nurse Externs are required to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) Upon Hire Required

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 Required