Nurse Extern 12pm-12:30am Emergency Services - Requisition #703578

Infor; Marshall (MI); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Infor is seeking a Nurse Extern to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department of Marshall, Michigan. As a Nurse Extern, you will work under supervision, assisting the emergency nursing team with various tasks while gaining valuable hands-on experience in patient care.

Candidates should have completed their Nursing Fundamentals semester and possess a current Licensed Practical Nurse certification. We value candidates who can demonstrate proficiency in technology and have an understanding of diverse patient needs.

Formación

• Must have completed Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited nursing program.
• Must hold current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State of Michigan.
• Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct care to assigned patients under supervision.
• Complete documentation of patient care and condition.
• Assist RNs with patient rooming and support.

Conocimientos

Nurse aide certification

Computer documentation proficiency

Clear oral expression

Deductive reasoning skills

Cultural and spiritual sensitivity

Educación

Completion of Nursing Fundamentals semester

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

BLS Certification

Descripción del empleo

Nurse Extern 12pm-12:30am Emergency Services

POSITION TITLE: Nurse Extern

DEPARTMENT: Emergency Department

FLSA STATUS : Non-exempt

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Emergency Department

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Charge/Registered Nurse and/or Physician, provides direct care to an assigned patient population. Completes documentation of patient care, patient condition, reactions, and response to treatment in a timely manner and tracks patient progress.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Assists RN by rooming patients including gowning; provides assistance when needed.
• Places patients who present with cardiac, respiratory or dizziness complaints on the cardiac monitor.
• Assists RN with application of oxygen for applicable patients.
• Completes hourly rounds and documents vital signs.
• Communicates readily with patients and families and serves as a liaison between the patient and licensed staff.
• Assists in answering call lights in a timely manner.
• Performs duties within the realm of a nurse extern. Including but not limited to the following tasks once competency achieved with nursing program AND direct RN oversight and co-signatures.
• Head to toe assessment
• Urinary Catheter insertion and/or discontinuation (includes straight catheterizations)
• Bladder scanning
• Simple Dressing Changes with wound assessment
• NG placement
• Splinting patients with RN sign off and check prior to discharge
• Sets up and chaperones pelvic examinations
• Assists in specimen collection, identification, and transportation to lab. Confirms labeling with two patient identifiers (Name and Date of Birth)
• Performs rotation of compressions or bag valve mask respirations during CPR as needed.
• Assists patients in obtaining essential needs such as blankets, fluids, and nutrition after verifying with attending or RN.
• Uses technology appropriately including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.
• Cleans and returns equipment to proper location.
• Prepares North Hall for closing: clean and restock rooms and nursing station, plug in computers; prepares South Hall, as needed.
• Functions in the role of 1:1 sitter, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications : Completion of Nursing Fundamentals semester in an accredited school of nursing program or Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with current licensure by the State of Michigan Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse; American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification. C ompletion of Handle with Care Basic Certification in physical and nonverbal patient management within two (2) months of hire and annual re-certification. Completion of Hard cuff Restraints and Soft Limb Restraints Certification within two (2) months of hire and annual re-certification .

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Nurse aide certification preferred; Proficiency in computer documentation preferred. Clear oral expression: oral comprehension includes listening to and understanding others; deductive and inductive reasoning skills; ability to write clearly; use of technology such as EMR, selective attention – able to concentrate for protracted periods; time sharing – able to shift back and forth successfully between two or more activities; Ability to work with diverse patient and staff populations with sensitivity to cultural and spiritual influences impacting patient care. Efficiently manage time with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions: Work in an unpredictable environment encountering stressful situations and exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. May experience traumatic situations including deceased patients.

Physical Requirements: Constantly stand, walk, reach, push/pull, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, talk/hear, lift/carry 50 lbs. Frequently sit, stoop/kneel/crouch.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068