EmergencyMD
Clinical Student Extern
EmergencyMD, Ithaca, New York, United States,
Clinical Student Extern
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
The Clinical Student Externship is a training program offered by CHS for students to experience clinical practices and realities of the clinical settings before graduation. The student provides direct care to patients and families under the mentorship and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Obtaining and reporting vital signs, ambulation, and repositioning of patients as scheduled or as needed in a timely manner.
Reporting abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions of the patient to the appropriate RN. Examples include changes in vital signs, ADL's, patient ambulation and/or transfers, and daily weights.
Monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids and patient weights.
Participate in advanced clinical skills selected from the competency list as training is accomplished.
Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour to ensure the above responsibilities are complete and patient needs are met.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
Enrolment in a clinical program.
Experience:
Clinical experience in applicable patient care program of study.
Licensure:
Not required
Certification:
Not required, a record of BLS/ACLS will be noted
Physical Requirements:
Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard).
May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions.
Stooping and kneeling (e.g., picking up items from the floor, removing and replacing items on lower shelves, and filing documents in lower file drawers).
Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods may be necessary.
Must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.
Location and Travel Requirements:
On-Site at Cayuga Medical Center
Pay Range Disclosure:
Standard Rate of $19.50 per hour plus benefits
Enhanced Rate of $21.93 per hour w/o benefits
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
The Clinical Student Externship is a training program offered by CHS for students to experience clinical practices and realities of the clinical settings before graduation. The student provides direct care to patients and families under the mentorship and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Obtaining and reporting vital signs, ambulation, and repositioning of patients as scheduled or as needed in a timely manner.
Reporting abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions of the patient to the appropriate RN. Examples include changes in vital signs, ADL's, patient ambulation and/or transfers, and daily weights.
Monitoring and recording intake and output of fluids and patient weights.
Participate in advanced clinical skills selected from the competency list as training is accomplished.
Intentionally rounding on each patient every hour to ensure the above responsibilities are complete and patient needs are met.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
Enrolment in a clinical program.
Experience:
Clinical experience in applicable patient care program of study.
Licensure:
Not required
Certification:
Not required, a record of BLS/ACLS will be noted
Physical Requirements:
Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard).
May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions.
Stooping and kneeling (e.g., picking up items from the floor, removing and replacing items on lower shelves, and filing documents in lower file drawers).
Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods may be necessary.
Must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job.
Location and Travel Requirements:
On-Site at Cayuga Medical Center
Pay Range Disclosure:
Standard Rate of $19.50 per hour plus benefits
Enhanced Rate of $21.93 per hour w/o benefits
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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