Nursing Extern Transition To Practice Program- Part Time

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Student Extern position is to allow the nursing student to perform skilled clinical duties, as specified, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. This role allows the student nurse to bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice, setting them up for a successful and confident transition into the healthcare profession as a Registered Nurse. All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Requirements

High School Diploma
LPN only: One year of acute care experience in the hospital setting in a direct patient care role, if third semester of RN program is not complete.
Must provide proof of enrollment in 1st semester of an accredited nursing school (RN) program.
Maintains nursing school skills checklist on file with hospital.
Provide proof of completion of 1st semester of nursing school program.
Must maintain good standing and enrollment in nursing program and progression through the program.
Completion of 2nd semester of RN school.
In good standing as a 3rd semester RN student.
Completion of 3rd semester of RN school.
In good standing as a 4th (or Senior depending on program) semester RN student.
Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program OR completed the portion of the RN program required for LPN licensure.
Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and maintaining good standing.
Must successfully complete Nursing III & Nursing IV of RN school within 1 year of hire and provide proof of completion.
Current BLS (CPR) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
LPN only: Completion of Advanced IV therapy program within 90 days of hire or transfer to LPN role, in accordance with state scope of practice, regulatory requirements, if not already certified.
LPN: Current, valid Arizona LPN license.
Basic EKG competency prior to the end of RN Transition to Practice.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
Consistently demonstrations behaviors and professionalism that aligns with the Level Up Nursing Internship and KRMC code of conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values.
Must be able to lift 50-70 pounds, assist in a combined lift of up to 300 pounds, and walk three miles per shift.
Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
Able to sit, stand, walk 3-5 hours/day; bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for duration of shift.
Must be able to lift 50-70 pounds, assist in a combined lift of 150 pounds, and walk three miles per shift.
Able to stand for extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

LPN: Unit Specific Preferences: Medical Surgical/Observation Units: One year Medical/Surgical experience or equivalent work experience and training in a direct patient care role OR active LPN licenses in good standing AND actively enrolled in accredited RN program in good standing AND employed in the Hospital nurse development program.

Responsibilities

Performs routine aspects of patient treatment, care and progress (i.e. basic data collection, physical assessment, vital signs, weights, intake & outputs, blood glucose monitoring).
Collects body fluids for specimens.
Analyzes assessment data with preceptor and/or supervising RN to identify care needs and verbalizes needed care to the preceptor and/or supervising RN.
Implements patient education and involves the patient and family and/or significant other as appropriate.
Recognizes and reports to the RN any alterations in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment.
Documents patient care in a clear concise manner.
Completes the nursing admission and assessment form.
Initiates the Nursing Care Plan with identified patient problems (utilizing nursing diagnosis), expected outcomes and nursing intervention.
Documents treatments and nursing intervention on appropriate chart forms.
Completes discharge instruction sheet as appropriate.
Regularly performs appropriate utilization of equipment, tubes and drains as designated in department specific orientation.
Promotes restorative and/or therapeutic care by providing assistance with activities of daily living (i.e. hygiene, feeding, mobility, elimination, and simple physical/respiratory/occupational/speech therapy).
Maintains clean and safe work environment.
Applies standard precautions during patient contact and when handling contaminated materials.
Follows restraint policy and procedure.
Adheres to Arizona State Board of Nursing and KRMC guidelines, and does not administer any type of medication by any route, initiate any type of IV therapy, accept verbal orders or telephone for orders from physicians, obtain and/or witness consents, apply restraints, or administer blood products.
Corroborates with RN in setting weekly goals and takes action to achieve the identified goals.
Completes the administrative paperwork as determined by Director of Education.
Attends educational offerings and monthly departmental meetings when possible.
Provides appropriate age-specific safety measures.
Performs specific nursing skills under RN supervision and as validated by the hospital.
Active participation in professional development workshops as provided by program.
Employee duties as assigned and per training in ancillary support areas and nursing units.
All duties of Level I and other duties as assigned by nursing/clinical area.
With assigned RN, manage a full patient load and assist with RN-specific tasks.
Perform RN-level tasks under supervision of RN and as validated through school and hospital.
Direct clinical care provided based on level in school or licensure (NT IV or LPN).
Active participation in transition to practice activities to prepare for transition to RN position.