What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Extern to RN - H2B position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Overview
Performs basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of an RN or Care Manager. Collects, documents, and reports data to the RN Care Manager but does not interpret data. Demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate care and service for pediatric patients from birth to 21 years, and selected adults.
Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?
The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.
Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusionare integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.
We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.
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Responsibilities
- Provides care using a Family Centered approach
- Utilizes Therapeutic Communication while monitoring the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and families
- Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism and ensures confidentiality of patient information
- Collects, documents, and reports vital signs such as: Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure or mean arterial pressure, heights, and weights.
- Completes screening questions and documents all items into the electronic health record.
- Provides basic supportive care pertaining to nutrition, mobility, and elimination.
- Promotes general patient safety and performs minor specimen collection and testing.
- Holds, positions patients and assists with procedures.
- Preps all materials and supplies as needed.
- Documents according to organizational standards, policies and procedures
- Identifies learning needs and participates in educational activities as appropriate.
Qualifications
Education Requirement: Last semester of senior year in a nationally accredited nursing program, baccalaureate preferred.
Certifications: Current CPR (BLS for Healthcare Provider), required.
Skills: Sound written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated basic computer skills. Displays a positive presence and interacts with all levels of staff.
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
