Nurse Extern- CVU

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Assists in providing basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under general supervision. The patient population and care setting vary by unit: general nursing units serve patients age 15 years through maturity; special care areas serve patients age 15 years through adulthood with high-risk conditions; maternal-child units provide maternity and newborn care; pediatric units care for newborns through age 14; the GI Lab serves toddlers beginning at 24 months through adults; behavioral health and geropsychiatric units care for adults and families; the Emergency Unit cares for patients of all ages; and the Acute Rehab Unit cares for patients of all ages. The Nurse Extern assists with patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation; performs or assists with permitted treatments and procedures; documents care in accordance with policies and skills standards; reinforces patient and family instruction; and reports changes in patient condition to the RN preceptor, designee, or team leader. The role requires at least eight hours of work per pay period. Assigned shifts may be in increments of 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours. Established competencies must be completed within the designated introductory period. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited professional nursing (RN) program.
Entering the final clinical practicum rotation in nursing school.
Successfully completed a basic clinical skills lab; a skills checklist may be used to validate experience.
Have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) on hire through ARC or AHA; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer if working in the Emergency Department or Behavioral Health Area.
Able to work at least eight hours per pay period.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing nursing care to patients under general supervision.
Assist in assessing patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
Assist in planning and implementing a formal plan of patient care.
Assist in evaluating the nursing care provided.
Implement and document clinical and technical aspects of assigned care according to established policies, procedures, and validated skills performance standards.
Use proper techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet patients’ needs.
Sign documentation that reflects the role of a nurse extern.
Reinforce patient and family instruction as identified in the care plan.
Assist with or perform non-invasive and non-sterile treatments and procedures, observing accuracy requirements in the nurse extern skills list.
Inform the RN preceptor, designee, or team leader of changing patient conditions and other pertinent observations.
Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
Perform other related duties as assigned.