What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Extern, OB, PRN, NMMC West Point position at North Mississippi Health Services?
Posting Description At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Extern at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing age-appropriate patient care, observing safety measures, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel. The role requires adherence to externship program guidelines, competent use of the medical information system, and completing written assignments in a timely manner. The Nurse Extern should possess good oral and written communication skills and may perform skills under directions of preceptor. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Care: Performs personal care and comfort in accordance with policy and procedure and as documented on their official clinical skills checklist. Performance of skills is directed by a preceptor, nurse manager,instructor, nurse educator or those in a nursing supervisory position. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care. Recognizes abnormalities and/or changes in patients condition and reports to the nurse immediately. Assumes additional duties within official clinical skills checklists as assigned Observes safety measures to protect the patient from harm. Documentation: Successfully completes electronic medical records computer training required of a nurse extern. The extern documents in the patient's records their observations. Requirements: Strictly adheres to the guidelines of the externship program as established by the Education/Service Liaison Committee of the Society of Nursing Service Directors of the Mississippi Hospital Association and the Mississippi Council of Deans and Directors. Leadership: Performs within the Mississippi Student Externship Guidelines, NMHS Guidelines, and the official clinical skills checklist May not perform in a supervisory role May only perform in an observing role, if there is no registered nurse on the unit Problem Solving : Provision of an orientation program Completes written assignment handouts in a timely manner Performs within the official skills checklist under possible penalty of delay or inability to write licensure exam Accurately documents time worked in the nurse extern role under possible penalty of removal from extern program Performs under the direction of a registered nurse who has at least one-year clinical experience Performs skills as deemed competent only on the unit to which assigned Completion of an evaluation at the end of the extern program QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred Successfully completed one academic year of clinical courses Required Currently enrolled in nursing in a state approved program preparing candidate for licensure as a registered nurse Required In good standing with their appropriate school of nursing Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Works with all levels of hospital personnel to create good rapport within nursing, ancillary departments, and affiliates. Required N/A Good oral and written communication skills Required N/A Competent use of the medical information system Required N/A Demonstrates effective communication skills within a group and individually Required N/A Exhibits a caring manner toward the patient, family member, or significant others. Required N/A Continuously interacts with patients, families, significant others, nursing service, and ancillary departments Required N/A SCOPE Freedom To Act: Problem Solving: Impact: Financial Responsibility: Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: Approval Responsibility: P & L Responsibility: Assets Controlled: Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): Total Financial Responsibility: Budget Responsibility Primary Budget Responsibility: Shared Budget Responsibility:
