Nurse Extern - Labor Pool - ED

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Nurse Extern in Onancock, VA to work under the direct supervision of an RN Preceptor. You will provide personal care and assist with daily living activities while learning essential clinical skills.

The role requires RN diploma/degree in final year and a high school diploma or GED. CPR/BLS certification is required upon hire, with preference for 1 year of patient care experience. This position offers pay at $18.00 per hour with local benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in RN diploma/degree program and in final year (Required).
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• 1 year patient care experience (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification required upon hire (AHA/ARC/AHAI).

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care of patients and their environment.
• Performs specified tasks after competency validation by licensed nurse (e.g., wound care, EKGs, peripheral IV removal, phlebotomy).
• Assists with activities of daily living under direct supervision of RN Preceptor.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of patients' and unit environment.
• Performs approved treatments and procedures accurately and safely.
• Observes and reports pertinent patient information including vitals, intake/output, and blood glucose.

Skills

Patient care

Education

RN diploma/degree (final year)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Onancock, Virginia

Hiring Range: $18.00 - $18.00/Hourly. Actual pay is determined by program, and business needs.

Overview

The Nurse Extern works under the direct supervision of the RN Preceptor assigned to them, as well as the Nurse Manager and/or the Director of Nursing. All of the following must be done with the direct supervision and validation of the RN Preceptor. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Demonstrates and displays an understanding of psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Adheres to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.

What you will do

• Provides personal care of patients and their environment (to include those with special precautions.
• Performs specified functions and tasks based on validated competency by licensed nurse to include but not limited to: simple wound care, EKGs, peripheral INT Removal and basic phlebotomy.
• Perform activities of daily living including hygiene, nutrition, and comfort activities under the direct supervision and guidance of the RN Preceptor.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of the patients' and unit's environment.
• Performs approved treatments and procedures accurately and safely.
• Observes, gathers, and reports pertinent patient information including intake and output, daily weights, vital signs, pulse oximetry, and blood glucose.
• Maintains a safe environment by following hospital and unit policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Currently enrolled in RN diploma/degree program and in final year (Required)
  • High School Diploma or GED, (Required)
• Experience
  • 1 year Patient care experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certification
  • CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.