Nurse Extern - Joint Neuro Surgery and Oncology

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health System is seeking a nursing extern who assists nursing staff by performing assigned duties under the direct supervision of an RN. The extern may perform tasks that are routinely part of a nursing assistant's job description and must demonstrate clinical competence to perform delegated tasks.

This position supports patient care, helps with assessments, documentation, and various nursing activities, including med administration under supervision, oxygen administration and sterile

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Completion of first semester of Nursing program and continued enrollment required upon hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Greets and orients new patients to the hospital environment.
• Performs tasks routinely part of a nursing assistant’s job under supervision of an RN.
• Assists with patient assessment by collecting data during physical assessments with RN co-signature.
• Ensures documentation is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Assists with patient care and mobility under organizational standards and policies.
• Reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Performs nursing care activities as delegated under RN supervision, including specimen collection and vital signs.
• May administer medications under RN supervision (PO, SQ, IM, topical, nasal, otic, optic, inhaled).
• May assist with oxygen administration under RN supervision and with sterile dressing changes.
• Demonstrates interpersonal competency with patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Under RN supervision

Education

First semester of Nursing program

Enrollment in Nursing program

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: As needed | Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health System | Department: Joint Neuro Surgery and Oncology

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
• 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.

Physical Demands

(Clinical - Hospital) Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Occasionally Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: High risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health Overview

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

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