Nurse Extern Ii - Nursing Internship

Jobtome; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtome in California seeks a Nurse Extern II under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to perform direct patient care activities and support hospitalized patients per department policies. The role involves observing patient conditions, assisting with basic life support, and attending HIPAA compliance and infection control programs.

Requirements include active enrollment in an RN program (associate or BSN), completion of first hospital clinical rotation, and a preferred six months of patient

Qualifications

• Enrolled in RN program (associate or BSN) to become a licensed RN.
• Must have completed first hospital clinical rotation and be in good standing.
• AHA BLS certification within 2 weeks of employment.
• Six months of patient care experience preferred.
• PRN per diem as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report life-threatening situations; assist with basic life support.
• Observe and report unusual symptoms and vital signs promptly.
• Assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• Document information accurately in the medical record.
• Assist with collection or delivery of laboratory specimens.
• Adhere to aseptic technique and universal precautions.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and hospital policies.
• Attend infection control and safety programs.
• Participate in in-service programs and departmental meetings.
• Maintain professional dress and personal hygiene.
• Record charges for supplies and equipment used.

Skills

Nurse extern II

Patient care

Clinical rotation

Education

Enrolled in RN program (associate or BSN)

Completed first hospital clinical rotation

AHA BLS certification within 2 weeks of employment

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