Student Nurse Extern - Trauma ICU

REGIONAL ONE HEALTH•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Nurse Extern assists nursing staff with patient care based on completed skills training and validation, following established policies and procedures. All activities are performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role also involves maintaining equipment and supplies and providing care appropriate to the assigned clinical area and patient population. The extern performs delegated routine and selected technical care, supports patient-care planning, monitors and documents patient condition and care, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment. The role includes patient-support and clerical tasks, communication with staff and patients, and collaboration with clinical and forensic teams as applicable. Externs must maintain clinical competency, confidentiality, and required training while enrolled in an approved nursing program.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an approved nursing program leading to a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Successfully complete fundamentals of nursing.
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 upon hire.
Maintain a grade of C or above in all coursework throughout enrollment in the nursing program.
Provide proof of continuous enrollment in an approved nursing program to maintain employment.
Hold current CPR/BLS certification.
Have patient-care experience or equivalent on-the-job training obtained through participation in an approved nursing program.
Be qualified through education, training, or experience to work with the patient populations relevant to the specialty assignment, including neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, adolescents, adults, and/or geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned nursing-care activities according to established policies and procedures and under direct Registered Nurse supervision; do not perform invasive procedures or administer medications, IVs, or blood products.
Assist in developing and revising Nursing Care Plans and contribute information to the day-to-day management of patient care.
Perform unit duties related to admissions, discharges, patient and unit records, and supplies.
Perform diagnostic measurements for which skills training and validation have been completed.
Provide delegated routine care, including taking and recording vital signs; collecting, preparing, forwarding, and transporting specimens; assisting with activities of daily living; and recording fluid intake and output.
Provide comfort measures and observe and report patients’ responses to interventions and treatment.
Complete documentation in a timely manner and maintain patient records, charts, reports, and administrative or compliance files using patient computer systems as needed.
Provide one-on-one observation and monitoring for patients requiring a sitter to promote safety and prevent injury.
Obtain medical and laboratory records; communicate unit activities, needs, and problems to appropriate staff; and follow up with patients as required.
Prepare patients, environments, and supplies for care and treatment; work within isolation precautions; perform delegated pre- and post-procedure care; and assist with wound care, dressings, topical agents, transfers, ambulation, and transportation.
Report and record care activities and patient responses, including unusual changes in condition, diagnostic measurement results, and medical or surgical emergencies; respond appropriately to emergencies.
Perform clerical duties, including answering telephones, responding to call signals, assembling and filing charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders, and scheduling tests.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with department and organizational policies, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and compliance policies.
Work collaboratively with department staff and customers to provide service to hospital units.
Monitor and maintain supplies and equipment; bring supplies to assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed; and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Follow policies and practices concerning compliance, quality improvement, risk management, infection control, and patient safety.
Complete required continuing training and education, including department-specific requirements, and maintain clinical competency and age-specific patient-care skills.
Collaborate with forensic team members and law enforcement officials regarding care of inmates and arrestees to help maintain a safe and secure environment.
Provide coverage for relief and absences as required and perform other assigned duties.