Supplemental Professional Student Nurse, Cardiothoracic IMU 3A - Nights at Southeast

Memorial Hermann Health System • Cape Girardeau, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for mentoring with the Registered Nurse in providing care to patients and performing related clinical and clerical functions in support of building clinical competency and confidence. The position will apply clinical knowledge and practice clinical skills under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent care under the direction of an RN, appropriate to the patient and population served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited school of professional nursing (RN) or recent graduate (within 120 days) of accredited school of professional nursing (RN).
• Verify academic standing by submission of unofficial school transcript
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “Advancing health. Personalizing care” through compassion, courage, credibility, and commitment to community.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current enrollment in an accredited school of professional nursing (RN) or recent graduate (within 120 days) of accredited school of professional nursing (RN). Must provide proof of enrollment each semester or program completion.
• Performs indirect and direct patient care in a competent manner, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of the Memorial Hermann Professional Student Nurse (PSN) Skills Inventory.
• Performs tasks as assigned by the RN and in accordance with the professional student nurse’s training and capabilities.
• Collaborates with all members of the inter-professional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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