Nurse Extern: Hands-on Patient Care in Training

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist licensed nursing staff in delivering patient care and services. Under supervision, you will contribute to patient comfort and safety and support the plan of care for assigned patients with a nursing preceptor.

You must be enrolled in an ADN or BSN program and have completed Nursing Fundamentals. The position requires BLS certification and active enrollment status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma General or GED General.
• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Less than 1 year Must have completed Nursing Fundamentals and be actively enrolled in an ADN or BSN Program Required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs tasks to include, but not limited to Vital Signs, AM/PM Care, I & O measurement, tube feedings (bolus, gravity, pump), simple dressing changes, post mortem care, pin care (orthopedic patients), ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, urine collection.
• Under supervision, performs tasks to include, but not limited to Phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, finger and heel sticks (as required by a registered nurse).
• Under supervision and nurse unit dependent, perform tasks to include but not limited to: tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines, in-line suctioning of ventilator patients.
• Under supervision, perform tasks to include, but not limited to: ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to appropriate departments, assist in the coordination of unit activities to ensure that patients' needs are met efficiently, serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reacts promptly and appropriately to emergency situations, provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving patient/family to the appropriate nurse, provide safe transportation to ancillary departments while utilizing hand-off communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Education

High School Diploma General or GED General

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist licensed nursing staff in delivering patient care and services. Under supervision, you will contribute to patient comfort and safety and support the plan of care for assigned patients with a nursing preceptor.

You must be enrolled in an ADN or BSN program and have completed Nursing Fundamentals. The position requires BLS certification and active enrollment status.