PRN Student Nurse Extern - Second Central

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the nursing staff by performing assigned duties to help patients meet the activities of daily living, collect specimens, vital signs, and other related data and assists in communication of patient/family needs to the nurse or other team members. Performs patient care activities/treatments for which basic competency has been documented under the supervision of an RN. The activities include skills verified by faculty of the nursing program and documented on the school’s skills checklist. In addition, the individual must demonstrate competency in the skill performance as determined by T.J. Samson Community Hospital and documented on the nursing intern competency checklist. Demonstrates competency in dealing with patient specific to the work area. Performs other related duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Active enrollment at a board-approved pre-licensure program of nursing with completion of their Junior Year.

Required Skills

• Successful completion of skills checklist at school of nursing, orientation to the job level, and on-the-job training as necessary.

Minimum Work Experience

• None

Work Requirements:

• 10-week paid externship where extern will be expected to work full time hours alongside a designated RN. Must commit in advance to all 10 weeks.
• Less than 24 hours/week is considered PRN and follow PRN Guidelines. Staff is encouraged to work 12-hour shifts if possible. Turn in days available to appropriate scheduling staff by the deadline for request. All requests for work hours will be considered, based on need, but may not be granted.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - =>32%

Walking - =>32%

Standing - =>32%

Bending/Squatting - =>32%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 1-15%

OSHA Category

High potential for direct exposures.

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Color vision ability required.

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance

Pulling - up to 200lbs

Pushing - up to 200lbs

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service, and Values

Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• This role is designed to provide practical experience in a supervised work situation for senior level nursing students. This employment opportunity in intended to enhance the experiential preparation of pre-licensure nursing students while assuring the safe and effective care of patients as allowed by Kentucky Board of Nursing 201KAR 20:400. Essential duties of this position will comply with applicable statutes, regulations, and responsibilities related to delegation of tasks to unlicensed persons. The Nurse Extern may provide nursing assistance under the continuous, direct, onsite supervision of a designated registered nurse.
• Provides personal patient care according to organizational standards and policies
• Provides nutritional support as indicated by patient condition
• Obtains and documents accurately weights, I&O, and vital signs as indicated by unit needs
• Assists the RN in gathering initial vital signs, weight, and orients patients to hospital environment for initial assessment and history
• Reports abnormal findings to RN
• Assists to identify physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patient
• Performs patient care activities, treatments, and procedures delegated/supervise by RN staff for which individual has demonstrated competency
• Collaborates with other team members to maintain a high quality of care
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues within the unit; refers to Nurse Manager as indicated
• Maintains a safe, neat work environment in patient care area
• Completes any other assigned duties as necessary to meet the needs of the department and patients
• Adheres to T.J. Samson's customer service standards and promotes a service orientation in the performance of job duties and responsibilities and in interactions with patients, visitors and other T.J. Samson staff members

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

• see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

• recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

• show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

• be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

• maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

• listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake

• never underestimate the power of an apology

• refrain from blame and judgment

• bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

• value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together

• treat others in a way that I would like to be treated

• participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates

and T.J. Regional Health

• foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults

• speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates

• value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole

• meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile - at everyone

• always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice

that shows respect in every interaction

• follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting

people at 5 feet away

• escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

• be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge

• embrace change and set the example for those around me

• accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over

• manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

• serve with passion

• view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly

• take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area

• go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers

• dare to make a difference and be exceptional

• constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health

• speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work