What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Extern (LPN to RN) -PRN position at Coal County General Hospital?
Job Summary: The nurse extern supports registered nurses in clinical settings while pursuing a nursing degree. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care tasks, gaining hands-on experience, documenting patient records, and ensuring safety and hygiene. This role provides valuable learning opportunities and reinforces skills while externs may be waiting to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Assists nurses in delivering patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering basic treatments, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Maintains a clean and safe patient environment, including changing linens, emptying bedpans, and ensuring patient rooms are tidy.
Provide comfort and support to patients and their families, including answering questions and addressing concerns.
Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately.
- Performs basic nursing procedures, such as taking blood pressure, temperature, and pulse measurements, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to all healthcare regulations and protocols.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Documents patient information and care provided in electronic health records, ensuing accuracy and completeness.
- Distributes drinking water and snacks to patients as applicable.
- Transports patients to various departments for ordered tests/procedures.
- Participated in training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Reports patient complaint of pain to supervising RN.
- Observes patient's mental and physical conditions, reports any changes to supervising RN.
- Knowledgeable of sterile techniques and infection prevention and control procedures.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
- Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
- Attends in-service education programs, as assigned, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills etc.
- Treat patient and families with respect and dignity.
- Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
- Performs all other duties, as assigned.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (AND or BSN) with completion of fundamental nursing skills coursework.
- Current LPN certification in the state of Oklahoma.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire date.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (AND or BSN) with completion of fundamental nursing skills coursework.
- Current LPN certification in the state of Oklahoma.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire date.