Graduate Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:

The Graduate/Student Nurse position provides an opportunity for pre-licensure students capable of providing entry-level professional nursing care to promote, attain, maintain, and restore the health of patients at Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center (ACNH).

The Graduate/Student Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of patient according to ACNH polices and standards of professional nursing practice under the supervision of a licensed nurse and actively and consistently demonstrates the mission, vision, values, and guiding principles of ACNH.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assesses care needs of patients and families utilizing the nursing process.

2. Develops care plans and interventions based on available evidence/research data and carries out interventions following appropriate preparation/learning.

3. Partners with patients, families, peers, and other care providers to deliver continuity of patient care.

4. Identifies and responds promptly to emergency situations.

5. Serves as an advocate for patients, families, peers, and other care providers.

6. Identifies and applies nursing concepts and principles to meet the needs of assigned patients and families.

7. Collaborates with intra and interdisciplinary team members to provide continuity of patient care.

8. Provides information/teaching that is appropriate to the patients and families level of understanding.

9. Is accountable and responsible for own nursing practice including: systematic evaluation of quality, safety, and effectiveness of patient care practices; seeks and accepts appropriate guidance; promptly reports unexpected events and errors to appropriate staff; and maintains a professional demeanor.

10. Accepts other appropriate duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of defined goals.

11. Recognizes and complies with legal regulatory, accrediting, and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.

12. Protects patient privacy and only accesses patient-related information as needed to perform job duties.

13. Engages in training opportunities, and attends educational sessions as scheduled.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS :

• Current AHA BLS certification.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :

• Novice learner level; must have satisfied school’s prerequisites for entering clinical assignment.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possess analytical skills sufficient to process information, transfer knowledge from one situation to another, and to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families in a courteous, professional, and therapeutic manner.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.