Graduate Nurse Extern

REGIONAL ONE HEALTH•Memphis, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a professional nurse, the Graduate Nurse Extern provides nursing care to patients within an assigned clinical unit. Care excludes medication administration, IVs, and blood or blood products. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with medical regimens, nursing plans, established standards, and organizational policies and procedures. The position involves ongoing patient assessment and documentation, patient teaching, collaboration with the healthcare team, support for emergency response, and maintenance of a safe, clean care environment. The Graduate Nurse Extern also maintains patient records, uses patient computer systems, completes required training, and supports performance-improvement initiatives. This is a PRN position in the 5C2 Med Surg unit in Memphis, Tennessee, with any-shift scheduling and no travel.

Requirements

Completion of course requirements for graduation from an Associate’s 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, including neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, adolescents, adults, and/or geriatric patients.
Must take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX); if the second attempt is unsuccessful, may work in an ancillary role. Required within 90 days.
Must obtain Registered Nurse licensure to work in Tennessee; state or compact-state licensure is specified. Required within 90 days.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) required upon hire.
Patient-care experience obtained through completion of an approved nursing program.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a professional nurse, excluding medication administration, IVs, and blood or blood products.
Assess, plan, and implement care for assigned patients according to their conditions, patient-care policies, demonstrated competencies, risk-management practices, infection-control practices, and patient-safety practices.
Perform duties specific to the clinical area within the role's permitted scope.
Implement patient-teaching outlines and evaluate patient progress.
Document assessments, clinical judgments, patient status, care provided, activities, and observations.
Continuously assess patients and monitor clinical status and responses to treatment; report unusual findings to the Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse, physician, or other applicable healthcare team member.
Manage care for patients with conditions common to the unit and address age-specific patient needs.
Transport patient charts, specimens, equipment, and supplies.
Communicate courteously and responsively with patients and customers in accordance with iRESPECT standards and support patient/customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with medical and hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement care.
Prepare and maintain required records, reports, and files for administrative and compliance purposes; 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 regarding patient, family, department, and hospital information and follow policies including HIPAA and compliance policies.
Complete required ongoing training and education, attend staff meetings and mandatory in-services, and complete continuing education as required.
Respond to problems and opportunities to improve care and participate in organizational performance-improvement initiatives.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and follow patient-safety, environmental, infection-control, compliance, and quality-improvement standards.
Provide coverage for relief and absences as required.