Nurse Extern (PCA)

Loma Linda University Health•Murrieta, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Extern (PCA) performs age-specific (young adult, middle adult, later adult) and developmentally appropriate patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) preceptor in a fast-paced environment. They perform only those duties/skills previously learned in nursing school with proof of competency and follow Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta (LLUMC – Murrieta) policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines designated by the Board of Registered Nurses for work-study courses. The Nurse Extern assists the RN preceptor in performing the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) in a dynamic environment and in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve proficient individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support as needed. They maintain open communication with the RN preceptor, take directions well, and follow through with assignments. The Nurse Extern keeps the RN preceptor informed regarding patient requests and status, reporting patient observations indicating complications or impending urgent situations. They function within the scope of practice of an unlicensed member of the multidisciplinary health care team. The role requires exhibiting professionalism in dress, attitude, and clinical practice; utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports the service excellence initiative, safe patient care, and professionalism; and contributing to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties as needed are also performed.

Requirements

Completion of Medical and Surgical courses at Loma Linda University School of Nursing.
Transcript with 3.0 GPA in nursing courses.
Two letters of recommendation (one from faculty).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant experience preferred.
Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care activities under the supervision of an RN preceptor.
Performs only those duties/skills previously learned in nursing school with proof of competency.
Follows LLUMC – Murrieta policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines.
Assists RN preceptor in performing the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation).
Provides compassionate bereavement support as needed.
Maintains open communication with RN preceptor and takes directions well.
Follows through with assignments and keeps RN preceptor informed regarding patient requests and status.
Reports patient observations indicating complications or impending urgent situations.
Functions within the scope of practice of an unlicensed member of the multidisciplinary health care team.
Exhibits professionalism in dress, attitude, and clinical practice.
Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service.
Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation.