What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Extern, FT, Nights, NMMC West Point position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
West Point
NURSING ADMIN
Full Time - Night
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
**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. **Customer Relations:** * Exhibits a caring manner toward the patient, family member, or significant others. **Communication:** * Works with all levels of hospital personnel to create good rapport within nursing, ancillary departments, and affiliates. **Documentation:** * Successfully completes computer training (MIS) required of a nurse extern. The extern documents in the patient record their observations. **Requirements:** * Successfully completed one academic year of clinical courses * Currently enrolled in nursing, in a state approved program preparing candidate for licensure as a registered nurse * In good standing with their appropriate school of nursing * 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 * Good oral and written communication skills * Competent use of the medical information system; required
High School Diploma or GED
NURSING ADMIN
Full Time - Night
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
**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. **Customer Relations:** * Exhibits a caring manner toward the patient, family member, or significant others. **Communication:** * Works with all levels of hospital personnel to create good rapport within nursing, ancillary departments, and affiliates. **Documentation:** * Successfully completes computer training (MIS) required of a nurse extern. The extern documents in the patient record their observations. **Requirements:** * Successfully completed one academic year of clinical courses * Currently enrolled in nursing, in a state approved program preparing candidate for licensure as a registered nurse * In good standing with their appropriate school of nursing * 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 * Good oral and written communication skills * Competent use of the medical information system; required
Requirements:
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:Education
You must have the following education to apply:High School Diploma or GED
