Med Surg Nurse Extern PRN - Patient Care & Rounds

McLeod Health; Manning (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a PRN nursing aid to support patient care across units. You will assist with hygiene, safety, nutrition, and data collection while maintaining an environment of comfort for patients and visitors.

Responsibilities include hourly rounds, accurate data communication to the interdisciplinary team, and adherence to health and safety standards. BLS certification is required on hire and you must be enrolled in a nursing program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Nursing Program and have completed fundamentals of nursing.
• BLS required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains the hygiene/ cleanliness of the patients, the patient's environment, and the unit environment.
• Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV's, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
• Using Service Excellence Standards conducts Hourly Rounds.
• Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
• Performs or assists with performing nutritional/ hydration interventions (feeding, providing fluids, H20 or snacks).
• Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collects and records patient related data through the performance of direct care tasks.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in Evidence Based tasks.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety to protect both the patient and staff.
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
• Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.

Education

Enrolled in a Nursing Program and have completed fundamentals of nursing

BLS required on hire

Job description

McLeod Health is seeking a PRN nursing aid to support patient care across units. You will assist with hygiene, safety, nutrition, and data collection while maintaining an environment of comfort for patients and visitors.

Responsibilities include hourly rounds, accurate data communication to the interdisciplinary team, and adherence to health and safety standards. BLS certification is required on hire and you must be enrolled in a nursing program.