Regional One Health
Graduate Nurse Extern
Regional One Health, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under direct supervision of a professional nurse, responsible for providing nursing care to patients (excluding medication administration, IV's and blood/blood products) within assigned clinical unit utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Provides nursing care according to medical regime and the nursing plan appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures.
Assesses, plans and implements care of assigned patient consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices and patient safety practices.Performs duties specific to clinical area, except administration of medications, IV's and blood/blood products.Implements patient teaching outlines including objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation of patient progress.Documents assessment and other clinical judgments.Performs continual clinical assessment and monitors patient clinical status and responses to treatment. Records and reports any unusual findings to Patient Care Coordinator/ Registered Nurse/Physician or other applicable healthcare team member.Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the unit.Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care and meet age-specific patient needs.
Transports patients' charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care.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 patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel. Initiates and/or assists with basic CPR procedures.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).Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required.Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care.Supports and participates in the organization's Performance Improvement initiatives.Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement patient safety, environment and infection control standards.Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Nursing and patient care equipment utilized in the performance of the duties of the Graduate Nurse Extern.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Completion of the course requirements for graduation from an Associate's Degree, Diploma or Bachelor of Science program in nursing. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-schooler, school-age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of an approved nursing program.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:
All Graduate Nurse Externs are required to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). Must obtain licensure to work in the State of TN as an RN within ninety (90) days from date in position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Ability and willingness to apply nursing knowledge and skills, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within assigned unit.Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions, plan and organize work to be done, effectively record and reflect observations, react and perform under stress in emergency situations, and communicate effectively with unit personnel, medical/hospital staff, patient, family and others to ensure optimal patient care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Constant walking and standing during assigned shift. Ability to bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in turning, assist patients in treatment room, push wheelchair patients, and assist patients in rising from and returning to wheelchair; exposure to infectious agents; hearing and visual acuity to perform tasks and receive/interpret instructions. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with assistance" or "without assistance").
Under direct supervision of a professional nurse, responsible for providing nursing care to patients (excluding medication administration, IV's and blood/blood products) within assigned clinical unit utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Provides nursing care according to medical regime and the nursing plan appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures.
Assesses, plans and implements care of assigned patient consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices and patient safety practices.Performs duties specific to clinical area, except administration of medications, IV's and blood/blood products.Implements patient teaching outlines including objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation of patient progress.Documents assessment and other clinical judgments.Performs continual clinical assessment and monitors patient clinical status and responses to treatment. Records and reports any unusual findings to Patient Care Coordinator/ Registered Nurse/Physician or other applicable healthcare team member.Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the unit.Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care and meet age-specific patient needs.
Transports patients' charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care.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 patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel. Initiates and/or assists with basic CPR procedures.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).Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required.Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care.Supports and participates in the organization's Performance Improvement initiatives.Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement patient safety, environment and infection control standards.Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
Nursing and patient care equipment utilized in the performance of the duties of the Graduate Nurse Extern.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Completion of the course requirements for graduation from an Associate's Degree, Diploma or Bachelor of Science program in nursing. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-schooler, school-age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of an approved nursing program.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:
All Graduate Nurse Externs are required to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). Must obtain licensure to work in the State of TN as an RN within ninety (90) days from date in position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Ability and willingness to apply nursing knowledge and skills, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within assigned unit.Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions, plan and organize work to be done, effectively record and reflect observations, react and perform under stress in emergency situations, and communicate effectively with unit personnel, medical/hospital staff, patient, family and others to ensure optimal patient care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Constant walking and standing during assigned shift. Ability to bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in turning, assist patients in treatment room, push wheelchair patients, and assist patients in rising from and returning to wheelchair; exposure to infectious agents; hearing and visual acuity to perform tasks and receive/interpret instructions. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with assistance" or "without assistance").