Graduate Nurse Extern

REGIONAL ONE HEALTH•Memphis, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a professional nurse, the Graduate Nurse Extern provides nursing care to patients in the assigned clinical unit using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The role excludes medication administration, IVs, and blood or blood-product administration. Care is provided according to the medical regimen, nursing plan, patient condition, established standards, policies, and procedures. The position is PRN in the Medicine Stepdown unit in Memphis, Tennessee, with no travel. The job shift is listed as Any. The extern supports patient education, clinical assessment and monitoring, documentation, emergency response, coordination with the healthcare team, and maintenance of a clean and safe care environment. The role also includes required training and participation in staff meetings, continuing education, and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Completion of course requirements for graduation from an associate degree, diploma, or Bachelor of Science nursing program.
Qualified by education, training, or experience to work with the patient populations relevant to the specialty assignment, from neonates through geriatric patients.
Must take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) within 90 days; if the second attempt is unsuccessful, may work in an ancillary role.
Must obtain RN licensure to work in Tennessee within 90 days; state or compact-state RN licensure is specified.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire.
Patient-care experience obtained through completion of an approved nursing program.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and document care for assigned patients in accordance with patient-care policies, demonstrated competencies, risk management, infection control, and patient safety practices.
Provide nursing care according to the medical regimen and nursing plan, excluding administration of medications, IVs, and blood or blood products.
Implement patient-teaching outlines and evaluate patient progress.
Continuously assess patients and monitor clinical status and responses to treatment; report unusual findings to the Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse, physician, or other appropriate healthcare team member.
Manage care for conditions common to the clinical unit and provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Transport patient charts, specimens, equipment, and supplies.
Communicate courteously and responsively with patients, customers, and colleagues, following iRESPECT standards and supporting patient/customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with medical and hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care.
Prepare and maintain required records, reports, and files; maintain medical records and document patient status, care, activities, and observations.
Use patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and initiate or assist with basic CPR procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, family, department, and hospital information and comply with HIPAA, confidentiality, and compliance policies.
Complete required continuing training and education, attend staff meetings and mandatory in-service sessions, and participate in additional continuing education as required.
Respond to opportunities to improve care and support and participate in organizational performance-improvement initiatives.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and comply with quality-improvement, patient-safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Provide coverage for relief and absences as required.