Graduate Nurse Extern (L&D)

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assess needs, document progress, and support patient education while maintaining HIPAA privacy and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing care areas, coordinating with the care team, and assisting with basic CPR in emergencies. This role emphasizes patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Provides direct nursing care under supervision.
• Assesses, plans and implements patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Documents patient status and care provided.
• Responds to emergencies and assists CPR when needed.
• Attends mandatory trainings and in-service sessions.
• Maintains a clean, safe patient environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care according to medical regime and nursing plan.
• Assesses, plans and implements care of assigned patient.
• Performs unit-specific duties excluding administration of medications, IVs, and blood products.
• Implements patient teaching outlines and evaluates progress.
• Documents assessment and clinical judgments.
• Monitors patient status and reports changes to care team.
• Demonstrates ability to manage care for unit-specific conditions.
• Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains patient records and uses computer systems for data entry.
• Responds to emergencies and assists with basic CPR procedures.
• Respects HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensures a safe, clean environment and reports safety issues.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Patient education

CPR basics

Job description

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.