Undergraduate Nursing Employee
About The Position
The Undergraduate Nursing Employee is an unregulated member of the collaborative health care team who provides safe, patient and family-centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN). The role supports the delivery of quality care through assessment support, implementation of care plans, monitoring patient status, and communication with the health care team. The Undergraduate Nursing Employee is accountable for providing care within their education preparation, demonstrated competency, and organizational policies, and seeks guidance when patient needs exceed their authorized responsibility.
Requirements
- Min 600 hrs of clinical practice in an approved RN/RPN Nursing education program
- Successful completion of third year of an approved RN Nursing education program OR Currently in final year of an after-degree RN Nursing education program OR Successful completion of second year of an approved RPN Nursing education program
- Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR) certificate
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Decision making skills
- Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health professionals
- Ability to document accurately in electronic health records
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and openness to working w/ diverse populations
- Advocate on behalf of patient and families
- Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
- Ability to work with people with professionalism and respect
Responsibilities
- Assessment support
- Implementation of care plans
- Monitoring patient status
- Communication with the health care team
- Providing care within education preparation, demonstrated competency, and organizational policies
- Seeking guidance when patient needs exceed authorized responsibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
