Nurse Extern - Requisition #909724

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Infor in the United States is seeking a Nurse Extern to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Charge/Registered Nurse and/or Physician. You will document patient care, monitor progress, and assist with daily living activities in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role includes hourly rounds, communication with patients and families, and collaboration with licensed staff. CPR rotation and infection prevention compliance are required components of the position.

Qualifications

• Completion of one year semester of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited school of nursing program.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in computer documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for an assigned patient population.
• Complete hourly rounds on assigned patient population.
• Communicate with patients and families and act as liaison between patient and licensed staff.
• Assist in answering call lights promptly.
• Perform duties within the nurse extern rotation.
• Monitor supplies and restock as needed.
• Assist in specimen collection, identification and transport to lab.
• Assist clinically as needed.
• Perform rotation in CPR as required.
• Help patients obtain essentials such as blankets, fluids and nutrition after approval from attending or RN.
• Use technology safely and follow infection prevention standards.

Skills

Nurse aide certification

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

EMR

Documentation software

Education

Nursing Fundamentals coursework (1 year semester)

Tools

EMR

Documentation software

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Charge/Registered Nurse and/or Physician, provides direct care to an assigned patient population. Completes documentation of patient care, patient condition, reactions and response to treatment in a timely manner and tracks patient progress.

Essential Functions

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Assists in providing activities of daily living to an assigned patient population.
• Completes hourly rounds on assigned patient population.
• Communicates readily with patients and families and serves as a liaison between the patient and licensed staff.
• Assists in answering call lights in a timely manner.
• Performs duties within the realm of a nurse extern.
• Monitors supplies and restocks accordingly.
• Assists in specimen collection, identification and transportation to lab.
• Assists clinically as needed.
• Performs rotation in CPR as needed.
• Assists patients in obtaining essential needs such as blankets, fluids and nutrition after verifying with attending or RN.
• Uses technology appropriately including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of one year semester of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited school of nursing program; excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification. Proficiency in computer documentation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Nurse aide certification preferred; Clear oral expression; oral comprehension includes listening to and understanding others; deductive and inductive reasoning skills; ability to write clearly; use of technology such as EMR, selective attention – able to concentrate for protracted periods; time sharing – able to shift back and forth successfully between two or more activities; Ability to work with diverse patient and staff populations with sensitivity to cultural and spiritual influences impacting patient care. Efficiently manage time with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

Work in an unpredictable environment encountering stressful situations and exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. May experience traumatic situations including deceased patients.

Physical Requirements

Constantly stand, walk, reach, push/pull, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, talk/hear, lift/carry 50+ lbs. Frequently sit, stoop/kneel/crouch.