Nurse Extern: Hands-On Patient Care & Learning

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a patient care associate to provide nursing care under direct supervision of a professional nurse, excluding medication administration. You will assess and plan care, document findings, and participate in patient teaching and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, following iRESPECT standards, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care. Training and coverage duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Provides nursing care under direct supervision of a professional nurse.
• Assesses, plans and implements care per policies and procedures.
• Performs duties specific to clinical area excluding administration of medications, IVs and blood products.
• Implements patient teaching outlines and evaluates progress.
• Documents assessments and clinical judgments.
• Maintains patient records and uses patient computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care according to medical regime and nursing plan appropriate for patients' conditions and policies.
• Assesses, plans and implements care of assigned patient with consideration to risk management and patient safety.
• Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
• Responds to emergencies and initiates basic CPR procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA and compliance policies.
• Attends mandatory in-service and continuing education.

Job description

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a patient care associate to provide nursing care under direct supervision of a professional nurse, excluding medication administration. You will assess and plan care, document findings, and participate in patient teaching and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, following iRESPECT standards, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care. Training and coverage duties may be required.