PRN Youth Opportunities

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This application is open to youth candidates between the ages of 16-17 who are currently enrolled in high school. Availability for these positions is limited and may fluctuate throughout the year.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program
• Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program
• Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses
• Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to: Vital signs and pulse oximetry; finger stick blood glucose; ADL’s; recording intake and output; collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens; apply/remove compression hose; SCDs etc.; emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies; additional skills to meet unit needs.
• Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, percentage of meals eaten, etc. Maintains a neat, clutter-free, and clean patient room and work environment.
• Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk interventions as appropriate for high fall risk patients. This can include but not limited to: hourly rounds; answering call lights in person, promptly for all patients on the unit. Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation principles. Care for the patient in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions.
• Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues.
• Must complete other duties as assigned.
• For safety reasons, employees under the age of 18 are not allowed to operate or assist with the operation of power-driven hoisting apparatuses including but not limited to: floor-based vertical powered patient/resident lift devices, ceiling-mounted vertical powered patient/resident lift devices, and powered sit-to-stand patient/resident lift devices (lifting devices).
• For safety reasons, employees under the age of 18 are not allowed to provide care to patients where there is potential exposure to radioactive substances and/or to ionizing radiations.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED