STUDENT NURSE EXTERN

Cook County Health • Chicago, IL

290d • $20

About The Position

The Student Nurse Extern is a nursing student that will provide patient care and support, under the direct supervision of a licensed registered professional nurse. The Student Nurse Extern participates in quality and performance improvement activities as assigned and as appropriate. The Student Nurse Extern must commit to no more than 18 hours per week over a period of 16-weeks equivalent to a school semester.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a professional nursing program meeting one (1) of the following: Completing one year towards earning an Associate Degree and must have completed Nursing Fundamentals course or completing three years towards earning a Bachelor's Degree with a semester of clinical coursework.
• Must provide record of coursework completion at time of interview.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within two weeks of start date.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensure in the State of Illinois
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Assists with bathing
• Changes bed linens
• Takes vital signs
• Participates in patient admission, discharge, and transfer processes
• Assists with patient positioning or repositioning
• Assists with patient feeding
• Performs specimen collection
• Answers and responds to call lights
• Assists with direct visualization or 1:1 patient observation
• Assists with patient transport
• Patient rounding
• Audits and catalogs patient belongings. Appropriately labels belongings according to policy.
• Meets patient needs and/or communicates needs to the care team.
• Allows safety policies to ensure patient, public, co-workers, and self-well-being.
• Assists with patient mobility, i.e., bed to chair.
• Maintains an orderly work environment by straightening patient rooms and disposes of body fluids according to infection control policies.
• Prepares patient rooms for receiving admissions, surgical patients, transfers, and emergencies, i.e., room preparation.
• Collects performance improvement data. Participates in Quality and research activities as directed. Implements improvements after discussion with the supervisor.
• Maintains strict confidentiality. Treats patients, visitors, and staff with courtesy and care.
• Responds quickly to requests for assistance.
• Keeps appropriate staff informed about problems or concerns including patient's condition.
• Relays accurate messages within a reasonable period.
• Attends and participates in meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Documents patient care and observations in the electronic medical record.
• Must be able to commit to no more than 18-hours per week over a period of 16-weeks equivalent to a school semester.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and stand for long periods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree