Nurse Extern I - Internship

CHRISTUS Health • Jacksonville, TX

106d

About The Position

The Nurse Extern is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities outlined in this job description under the direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nurse Extern is trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy. He or she performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, values, standards, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must have completed fundamentals in nursing.
• Current BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing in carrying out the nursing plan of care.
• Completes and reports vital signs to nursing within 1 hour of scheduled time.
• Collects and reports I/O's to nursing 30 minutes prior to end of shift.
• Completes all assigned baths within the shift assigned.
• Notifies nurse of any significant changes in patient condition promptly.
• Ambulates and assists patient with ADLs within assigned time frame.
• Monitors for signs of skin breakdown and communicates to nursing staff when indicated.
• Obtains and records patient weight and height as indicated.
• Keeps patient bed low, locked and side rails up when patient is in bed.
• Checks patient food trays for accuracy and prepares patient's environment for eating.
• Assists the patient in preparation to eat their meal.
• Reports patient's intake to nurse and assists patient with feeding as necessary.
• Returns all equipment to SPD ASAP and at least by the end of the shift.
• Assists with the monitoring of refrigerator/freezer logs.
• Cleans refrigerator, microwave and other areas when indicated.
• Maintains the integrity of the PYXIS Machine and inventory.
• Is respectful of linen supplies and mindful of appropriate usage.
• Protects the environment of the patient care area as well as the hospital campus from vandalism and litter.
• Consistently uses appropriate scripting when communicating with patients and their families.
• Models service excellence in caring for patients providing above and beyond service.
• Strives to anticipate the needs of patients and takes initiative to meet/exceed the patient's needs.
• Responds to call light promptly and acts as a team player assisting co-workers.
• Checks food trays within 10 minutes of arrival to floor.
• Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
• Relays messages to appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
• Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Posts all reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are completed and credited every shift.
• Assists the nurse with patient assessment rounds.
• Collects and labels voided urine, sputum and stool specimens.
• Removes urinary catheters and cleanses catheter site.
• Assists the nurse with wound care and dressing changes.
• Performs glucose checks utilizing unit glucose monitors.
• Performs secretarial duties such as taking off orders and answering call lights.
• Documents I/O's and vital signs using the computer charting system.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed