Summer Nursing Student OR

South Shore Health • Weymouth, MA

2d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout the Operating Room. The Nursing Student will assist in room turn over, positioning of patients to and from stretcher to OR table and safe handling of specimens to Laboratory in timely manner. Needs to understand the patient's condition to ensure their care and safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care - Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct/non-direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel
• Professional Development - Maintains current knowledge/certification. a. Maintains BLS certification. c. Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change. d. Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace. e. Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure. f. Completes all hospital and unit based competencies prior to deadlines.
• Saftey/Quality - Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment. b. Understands individual role/responsibilities in the event of hospital codes and emergency preparedness. c. Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access. D. Demonstrates proper body mechanics for all functions and use of patient lifts as needed.
• Compliance a. Works within legal, regulatory and ethical practice standards relevant to the position b. Complies with applicable policies and procedures. c. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee complies with policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs. d. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP. e. Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs.
• Patient and Family Centered Care a. Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family. b. Recognizes the patient, to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team.
• Age & Culture a. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact. b. Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness. c. Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed. d. Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such as, interpreter services and on-line sources.
• Completes all hospital and unit-based competencies prior to deadlines.
• Participates in change of shift safety rounds on patients which begin on time, involve on coming and off going peer, and relay any patient concerns to the nurse in a timely manner.
• Submits self eval on time under the specified directions, incorporating self reflection, and goal setting.

What This Job Offers

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