Student Nurse Extern - Medicine Acute (Medical Surgical Area)

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a dedicated Student Nurse Extern for their Medical Surgical Unit in Memphis. This internship allows nursing students to gain hands-on experience while assisting with patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures, and under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an approved nursing program and have completed the fundamentals of nursing, bringing enthusiasm and compassion to the role.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved nursing program and have completed fundamentals of nursing.
• CPR and BCLS certifications are required upon hire.
• Experience in patient care or equivalent training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in the care of patients under direct supervision.
• Perform clerical duties related to patient unit admissions and documentation.
• Take and record patient vital signs and prepare specimens for testing.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in an approved nursing program

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

Student Nurse Extern - Medicine Acute (Medical Surgical Area)

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A Brief Overview

Responsible for assisting nursing staff in the care of patients as determined by skills training and validation in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintaining equipment and supplies. Performs all activities under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

What You Will Do

• Participates and performs selected activities and nursing care as assigned and according to established policies and procedures. * Performs duties applicable to assigned unit or area, except invasive procedures, administration of medications, IV’s and blood/blood products. * Assists in developing and revisiting Nursing Care Plans. * Performs clerical duties in a patient unit as related to admissions, discharges, and the maintenance of patient and unit records, and supplies. * Performs diagnostic measurements as determined by skills training and validation. * Performs skills as outlined on Skill Checklist for Nurse Extern including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age-specific patient needs.
• Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks for patient care plan implementation, such as, contributing information in day to day management of patient care, carrying out routine nursing care measures as delegated, and documenting patient outcomes, and/or completed work. * Takes and records patient vital signs. Takes and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. * Collects, prepares, forwards and transports specimens (urine, stool and sputum). * Delivers activities of living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination and progressive activity. * Maintains records of fluid intake and output. * Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.). * Observes and reports patient’s response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner. * Provides on-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring (sitter) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. * Obtains medical and lab records. * Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patient as required. * Performs other procedures specific to clinical area.
• Participates and performs selective and technical patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for assigned patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Prepares patient, environment and supplies for care/treatment. * Works within isolation precautions. * Performs pre/post procedural care as delegated. * Assists with wound care and applying dressings and bandages. * Assists with transferring, ambulating and transportation of patients. * Assists with the removal and application of dressings and topical agents.
• Reports and records all activities performed along with the patients' responses. * Reports unusual changes in the patients’ condition, patient response to delivery of care, results of diagnostic measurements as well as medical and surgical emergencies, (i.e., respiratory distress, bleeding and shock). * Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, responding to call signals, filing/assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders and scheduling tests.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given/ performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Monitors maintain supplies and equipment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved nursing program (diploma, associate or bachelor the degree in nursing) and have completed the fundamentals of nursing. Required and
• Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school-age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Required
• Must provide proof of continuous enrollment in an approved nursing program to maintain employment. Upon Hire Required and
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Experience in patient care or equivalent on-the-job training as obtained through participation in an approved nursing program. Required
  
  

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
  
  

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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