Student Nurse Extern - Operating Room - Per Diem, Days

NYU Langone Health•Patchogue, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. In this role, the successful candidate Performs patient care procedures and related activities within the framework of the written care plan and assignment by the professional registered nurse. Works closely with the professional nurse to determine patient needs, implements care activities, and reports patient/family responses. Carries out patient assignments under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, with a comprehensive approach to achieve specific outcomes. Reports to the RN specific functions completed. Observes the RN in the performance of professional nursing care.

Requirements

Must be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in a Bachelors of Science Nursing program.
Must be able to provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program.
BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Demonstrates physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.
Basic Life Support Cert

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an understanding of the rationale and basic principles of assigned patient's treatment/care procedures.
Participates in unit-based quality initiatives under the guidance of a registered professional nurse.
Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
Seeks learning resources for identified learning needs.
Observes patient teaching.
Participates in classroom or unit-based educational learning activities.
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
Demonstrates knowledge of the NYUMC's Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
Cooperates and interacts with the interdisciplinary team members when carrying out patient care.
Completes written documentation of these activities and observations, obtaining co-signature by the supervising registered nurse.
Assumes responsibility for observing patient/family responses, changes in patient condition, results of procedures performed and reports same to the designated registered nurse.
Participates in the planning and evaluation of nursing care by active participation in conferences.
With additional training and demonstrated competency, may also be permitted to perform the following clinical functions and treatments: Obtains 12 lead EKGs. Uses a glucometer.
Verbally and non-verbally communicates support and responsiveness to patients, families, and other staff.
Supports patient's privacy and confidentiality.
Observes and reports changes in the patient's condition and environment to the registered nurse.
Observes the nursing process, i.e., assessment, documentation, planning, interventions, and evaluation under the direction of the registered nurse.
Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care by identifying physical, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, religious, and development needs, and adapting interventions accordingly.
Utilizes the written patient care plan/clinical pathway to deliver patient care.
Provides oral suctioning and mouth care.
Performs intake and output.
Applies clean dressings.
Measures vital signs.
Incorporates infection prevention/control guidelines, and risk management in patient care.
Provides assistance to patients with activities of daily living and encourages appropriate self-care.
Utilizes nursing interventions to prevent the complications of bed rest and immobility.
Provides for hygiene, safety, and comfort needs of assigned patients.