Graduate Nurse Extern

REGIONAL ONE HEALTH•Memphis, TN

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Nurse Extern provides nursing care to patients within an assigned clinical unit under the direct supervision of a professional nurse. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with medical regimes, nursing plans, established standards, and organizational policies. The extern does not administer medications, IVs, or blood and blood products. The position is based in Medicine Acute in Memphis, Tennessee, and is PRN with a day shift. The extern collaborates with patients and medical and hospital staff to coordinate care, maintains patient records and clinical documentation, responds to emergencies, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe care environment. The role also includes patient and family confidentiality, required training and education, staff meetings, and participation in performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Complete the course requirements for graduation from an Associate’s Degree, Diploma, or Bachelor of Science program in nursing.
Be qualified by education, training, or experience to work with the patient populations relevant to the specialty assignment, including neonate, infant, toddler, pre-schooler, school-age, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients.
Take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) upon hire.
Obtain Registered Nurse licensure to work in Tennessee within 90 days; state or compact-state licensure is required.
Have patient care experience obtained through completion of an approved nursing program.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and implement care for assigned patients in accordance with care policies, demonstrated competencies, risk management, infection control, and patient safety practices.
Provide nursing care according to medical regimes and nursing plans, excluding medication administration, IVs, and blood and blood products.
Perform duties specific to the assigned clinical area.
Implement patient teaching outlines and evaluate patient progress.
Document assessments, clinical judgments, patient status, care provided, activities, and observations; maintain patient medical records and other required records and reports.
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 conditions common to the unit and provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Transport patient charts, specimens, equipment, and supplies.
Communicate courteously and responsively with patients and customers in compliance with iRESPECT standards.
Collaborate with medical and hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care.
Use patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations, notify appropriate personnel, and initiate or assist with basic CPR procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, family, department, and hospital information and follow HIPAA, confidentiality, and compliance policies.
Complete required continuous training, education, mandatory in-service sessions, and continuing education; attend staff meetings.
Respond to opportunities to improve care and support and participate in organizational Performance Improvement initiatives.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and follow department and organizational policies and standards for compliance, quality improvement, patient safety, the environment, and infection control.
Provide coverage for relief and absences as required.