Graduate Nurse Extern - Medicine Acute (Medical Surgical Area)

Regional One Health is excited to welcome Graduate Nurse Externs to our Medicine Acute (Medical-Surgical Unit)! Join our team and take the next step in your nursing career.

A Brief Overview

Under the direct supervision of a professional nurse, responsible for providing nursing care to patients (excluding medication administration, IV's and blood / blood products) within an assigned clinical unit, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

What you will do

• Provides nursing care according to medical regime and the nursing plan appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures.
• Assesses, plans and implements care of assigned patient consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices and patient safety practices.
• Performs duties specific to clinical area, except administration of medications, IV's and blood / blood products.
• Implements patient teaching outlines including objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation of patient progress.
• Documents assessment and other clinical judgments.
• Performs continual clinical assessment and monitors patient clinical status and responses to treatment. Records and reports any unusual findings to Patient Care Coordinator / Registered Nurse / Physician or other applicable healthcare team member.
• Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care and meet age-specific patient needs.
• Transports patients' charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
• Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient / customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical / hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel. Initiates and / or assists with basic CPR procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient / family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required.
• Responds to problems / opportunities to improve care.
• Supports and participates in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance / quality improvement, patient safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.

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