Environmental Services Professional/ Floor Care Technician

Grant Regional Health Center•Lancaster, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Intern (NI) will provide direct patient care, gain hands on experience, and enhance assessment skills. Direct supervision is defined as immediately available to continually coordinate, direct, and inspect the practice of the NI. If offered a RN position to remain employed post-graduation, the NI can continue in this role for up to 6 months from the date of graduation unless they are unsuccessful in passing the licensure exam two times. After successfully passing the licensure exam, the NI would be transitioned to the Registered Nurse role.

Requirements

Current Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree Nursing student who is entering their last year of nursing curriculum or is a graduate of a nursing program.
Must be in good standing in their nursing schooling throughout employment (class grade of C or higher).

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
Communicates patient information to physician, nurse, or other health care professionals
Explains nursing techniques and procedures
Prioritizes patient care responsibilities
Completes annual equipment competencies as scheduled
Gives rationale for clinical decisions; engages in critical thinking
Demonstrates ability to adapt/respond to unexpected or emergency situations
Develops/implements patient teaching
Documentation of patient care on electronic medical record
Inpatient, Observation, Swingbed, Monitor Bed, Outpatient, SDS patient care
Participates in bedside patient report
Completes or assists CNA with ADLs
Barcode medication administration
IV therapy (Peripheral)
Monitors labs and diagnostic procedures
Verify and co-sign blood transfusions
Maintain isolation precautions
Completes appropriate documentation when transferring patient to surgery
Completes appropriate transfer documentation - Interfacility
Patient education upon discharge – Patient Care Instructions
Demonstrates leadership skills
Compliance with health and safety standards and guidelines
Other duties as assigned