Nursing Extern - PRN Patient Care Support

Mchsys; Blytheville (AR); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mchsys in Blytheville, AR seeks a Nursing Student PRN to provide direct patient care under licensed nurse supervision, maintaining a safe environment and documenting appropriately.

The role emphasizes participation in the care plan, infection control, BLS, and mandatory hospital in-services. Candidates should have completed at least one NLN-accredited ADN or four NLN-accredited BSN semesters and hold a current CPR card.

Qualifications

• Nursing student with completion of at least one semester of a NLN-accredited ADN program or four semesters of a NLN-accredited BSN program.
• Current CPR card is required.
• Attends mandatory hospital in-services (e.g., Safety, Infection Control, BLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, units and coworkers.
• Complete appropriate documentation according to hospital policy.
• Assist licensed personnel with plan of care activities to improve outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Safety awareness

BLS readiness

Education

NLN accredited ADN (in progress)

NLN accredited BSN (in progress)

Job description

Description

PRN SHIFT VARIES-- SAFETY SENSITIVE

Maintains a safe environment for patient, unit, and coworkers. Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall effort of the hospital to provide excellent customer service. Provides direct patient care with appropriate documentation under the supervision of a licentsed nurse. Always acts in accordance to State Nurse Practice Act, and accepts no inappropriate delegated assignments. Assists licensed personnel by completing supportive functions for maximum patient outcomes. Assists licensed personnel by providing activities related to the plan of care to improve customer satisfaction and provide optimal outcomes. Contributors to the delivers of quality, cost effective health care. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. Meets mandatory requirements as determined by hospital policy and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Educational requirements and/or preferences Academic: Nursing student with successful completion of minimally one semester of a NLN accredited Associate's Degree program or four semesters of a NLN accredited Bachelor's Degree program. Continuing Education/Hospital In-Service: Attends all mandatory hospital in-services (i.e. Safety, Infection Control, BLS). Completion of hospital and unit orientation. Must have current CPR card.