Nurse Extern Ii - Nursing Internship

Jobtome; Peña Blanca (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Nurse Extern II under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to perform direct patient care in accordance with Nursing Department policies. The Nurse Extern II may assist with hospitalized patients and other duties per hospital protocol.

Responsibilities include recognizing life-threatening situations and initiating basic life support, observing and reporting symptoms, documenting changes promptly, assisting with specimen collection, attending in-service programs, and

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an RN program with clinical experience
• Completion of first hospital clinical rotation and in good standing
• Six months of patient care experience preferred
• AHA BLS certification within 2 weeks of employment

Responsibilities

• Identify and report life-threatening situations; assist with basic life support.
• Observe and report unusual symptoms to the RN; monitor vital signs and skin condition.
• Record information accurately and promptly; document changes in patient condition.
• Assist with laboratory specimen collection or delivery as needed.
• Attend in-service programs and departmental meetings; follow safety and infection control policies.

Job description

DescriptionSummary:Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern II performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Nurse Extern II can assist with the care of hospitalized patients. The Nurse Extern II may be assigned other functions in accordance with hospital/department policies, procedures, and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Life-threatening situations are readily identified and reported to the R.N. Initiates and assists with basic life support when needed.
• Observes/reports unusual symptoms to the nurse, i.E., abnormal V/S;
  IV site redness, edema;
  suspicious areas of skin breakdown accurately and promptly.
• Reports patient/family-related problems, i.E., patient’s dissatisfaction/refusal of nursing care routines;
  departure from activityadvancements or restrictions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the aseptic/sterile technique. Follows universal precautions.
• Records information accurately and promptly. Reports change in patient’s condition and/or vital signs.
• Assists with laboratory specimens, i.E., collection or delivery.
• Complies with timekeeping system. Accrues no unexcused absences, and no more than three unscheduled absences.
• Uses supplies and equipment appropriately documents use in the medical record and records charges appropriately.
• Participates in 80% of prescribed in-service programs and departmental meetings. When unable to attend (20% max) follow up to obtain information discussed.
• Follows hospital and/or unit policy for dress and personal hygiene.
• Follows necessary safety precautions, hospital policies, and departmental policies.
• Attends infection control and safety programs.
• Follows hospital policies and/or departmental rules.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Associate timely completes all required educational requirements.

Requirements:

• Education/Skills- Nurse Extern II
• students in RN school in clinicals
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program to obtain either an associate degree or bachelor’s degree to become a registered nurse
• Must have completed their first hospital clinical rotation and be in good standing in the nursing program
• Proficient in basic nursing tasksExperience- Six (6) months of experience in patient care preferred
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications- AHA BLS required within 2 weeks of employment
• Provides updated transcript at beginning of semester
• Work Schedule:PRNWork Type:Per Diem As Needed