What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Career Development Opportunity position at Lee's Summit Medical Center?
Our Commitment to Excellence
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care at Lee's Summit Medical Center. As a Nurse Extern Student Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient experiences and helping us achieve our goals.
About the Role
The Nurse Extern delivers high-quality patient-centered care by performing basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will implement nursing plans by performing direct and indirect patient care that complies with hospital policies and State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.
Responsibilities
You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts. You will document and report observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. You will assist with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients and with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. You will provide or assist with non-medicated support care, collection of specimens for diagnostic testing, and preparation of patient for surgery or other procedure. You will assist with transfers of patients to and from other units/departments and with discharges.
Qualifications
You must be actively enrolled in a nursing program pursuing LPN, ADN, or BSN, and have a basic understanding of cardiac life support. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth and development.
Benefits
Lee's Summit Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package that supports your health, life, career, and retirement. Our benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. We also offer free counseling services, education assistance, and colleague recognition programs.
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care at Lee's Summit Medical Center. As a Nurse Extern Student Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient experiences and helping us achieve our goals.
About the Role
The Nurse Extern delivers high-quality patient-centered care by performing basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will implement nursing plans by performing direct and indirect patient care that complies with hospital policies and State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.
Responsibilities
You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts. You will document and report observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. You will assist with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients and with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. You will provide or assist with non-medicated support care, collection of specimens for diagnostic testing, and preparation of patient for surgery or other procedure. You will assist with transfers of patients to and from other units/departments and with discharges.
Qualifications
You must be actively enrolled in a nursing program pursuing LPN, ADN, or BSN, and have a basic understanding of cardiac life support. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth and development.
Benefits
Lee's Summit Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package that supports your health, life, career, and retirement. Our benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. We also offer free counseling services, education assistance, and colleague recognition programs.
