Student Nurse Extern - The Regional Medical Center of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38103
About the Job
JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for assisting nursing staff in the care of patients as determined by skills training and validation in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintaining equipment and supplies. Performs all activities under direct supervision of Registered Nurse.
- Performs duties applicable to assigned unit or area, except invasive procedures, administration of medications, IV’s and blood/blood products.
- Assists in developing and revising Nursing Care Plans.
- Performs clerical duties in a patient unit as related to admissions, discharges, and the maintenance of patient and unit records, and supplies.
- Performs diagnostic measurements as determined by skills training and validation.
- Performs skills as outlined on Skill Checklist for Nurse Extern including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age-specific patient needs.
- Takes and records patient’s vital signs. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
- Collects, prepares, forwards and transports specimens (urine, stool and sputum).
- Delivers activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination and progressive activity.
- Maintains records of fluid intake and output.
- Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.).
- Observes and reports patient’s response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner.
- Provides one-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring (sitter) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury.
- Obtains medical and lab records.
- Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patients as required.
- Performs other procedures specific to clinical area.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
- Prepares patient, environment and supplies for care/treatment.
- Works within isolation precautions.
- Performs pre/post procedural care as delegated.
- Assists with wound care and applying dressings and bandages.
- Assists with transferring, ambulating and transportation of patients.
- Assists with the removal and application of dressings and topical agents.
- Reports unusual changes in the patients' condition, patient response to delivery of care, results of diagnostic measurements as well as medical and surgical emergencies, (i.e., respiratory distress, bleeding and shock).
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Nursing and patient care equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Must be enrolled in an approved nursing program (diploma, associate or bachelor degree in nursing) and have completed fundamentals of nursing. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-schooler, school-age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.
EXPERIENCE: Experience in patient care or equivalent on-the-job training as obtained through participation in an approved nursing program. Demonstrated nursing process, physical assessment and hygiene care skills required.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: Must provide proof of continuous enrollment in an approved nursing program to maintain employment. Current CPR/BLS certification required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time while on duty; ability to lift, pull, push and turn patients, stretchers, wheelchairs and emergency equipment; hearing and visual acuity to perform tasks and receive/interpret instructions. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance.")
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