Nurse Extern I - Surgical Care

owensborohealth

Owensboro (KY)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Nurse Extern to assist nursing staff by performing assigned duties under the direct supervision of an RN. The role includes gathering patient data, assisting with assessments, and supporting personal care in line with hospital standards.

Completion of the first semester of a nursing program and continued enrollment are required upon hire. BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days. This is a per diem/PRN position with no guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

Requires critical thinking and the ability to work under supervision.
Under RN supervision, performs delegated nursing tasks and demonstrates clinical competence.

Responsibilities

Greets and orients new patients to the hospital environment.
Performs tasks that are routinely part of a nursing assistant's job description under the supervision of the RN.
Contributes to patient assessments by collecting data during physical assessments for review and co-signature by the RN.
Ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.
Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.
Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Performs patient nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including collecting specimens, vital signs, and other related data.
Nurse Externs may administer medication by various routes under the supervision and co-signature of the RN.
May assist with the administration of oxygen modalities under the direct supervision of the RN.
May assist with sterile dressing changes under the direct supervision of the RN.
Demonstrates interpersonal competency in dealing with patients specific to the work area.
Assists with activity and mobility of patients
Assists with provision of nonpharmacological interventions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Supervised work

Clinical competence

Education

First semester nursing program

Job description

Weekend Requirements: N/A | Work Hours: 7a-7p/7p-7a | Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Surgical Care

Job Summary

Assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties. The nurse extern may perform tasks/acts that are routinely part of any nursing assistant's job description. Under the direct supervision of an RN, performs nursing patient care activities for which they have been educationally prepared and have demonstrated clinical competence to perform the delegated task.

Job Responsibilities

Greets and orients new patients to the hospital environment.
Performs tasks/acts that are routinely part of any nursing assistant's job description under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data during a Physical Assessment (including health history) for review and co-signature by the registered nurse.
Ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.
Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.
Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.
Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Performs patient nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including collecting specimens, vital signs, and other related data.
Nurse Externs may administer medication by P.O., SQ, IM, topical, nasally, otic, optic and inhaled routes under the direct supervision and co-signature of the registered nurse.
May assist with the administration of oxygen modalities under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.
May assist with sterile dressing changes under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.
Demonstrates interpersonal competency in dealing with patients specific to the work area.
Assists with activity and mobility of patients
Assists with provision of nonpharmacological interventions.

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under general supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Position Requirements

Work Experience No experience required
Education Completion of first semester of Nursing program and continued enrollment in Nursing program required upon hire
Additional Education Information None
Licensure/Certification/Registration BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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