Nurse Extern- 4 North Surgical/Intermediate- Augusta- PRN
Wellstar Health System
About The Position
The Nurse Extern is an unlicensed staff member who supports licensed professional staff in providing care and service to patients and families. Under the direct supervision of a registered nursing professional, the Nurse Extern performs basic to intermediate nursing-care activities that contribute to patient comfort and safety and supports the plan of care for assigned patients. The Patient Care Extern works directly with a nursing preceptor and assists in managing the preceptor’s patient load.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must have completed Nursing Fundamentals and be actively enrolled in an ADN or BSN program.
- Less than one year of experience.
- BLS Instructor, BLS, or American Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform care activities including vital signs, AM/PM care, intake and output measurement, tube feedings, simple dressing changes, post-mortem care, pin care for orthopedic patients, ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, and urine collection.
- Under supervision, perform phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and finger or heel sticks as required by a registered nurse.
- Depending on the nursing unit and under supervision, perform tracheostomy care, discontinue peripheral intravenous lines, and provide in-line suctioning for ventilator patients.
- Ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to the appropriate departments.
- Assist in coordinating unit activities so patients’ needs are met efficiently.
- Serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Report pertinent patient and family information to the appropriate nurse and provide input into the plan of care.
- Transport patients safely to ancillary departments using hand-off communications.
- Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
