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
NoneWork 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 - =>
Walking - =>
Standing - =>
Bending / Squatting - =>
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 policiesProvides nutritional support as indicated by patient conditionObtains and documents accurately weights, I&O, and vital signs as indicated by unit needsAssists the RN in gathering initial vital signs, weight, and orients patients to hospital environment for initial assessment and historyReports abnormal findings to RNAssists to identify physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patientPerforms patient care activities, treatments, and procedures delegated / supervise by RN staff for which individual has demonstrated competencyCollaborates with other team members to maintain a high quality of careProactively identifies and resolves issues within the unit; refers to Nurse Manager as indicatedMaintains a safe, neat work environment in patient care areaCompletes any other assigned duties as necessary to meet the needs of the department and patientsAdheres 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 membersORGANIZATIONAL 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 mattersshow kindness and compassion towards my customers at all timesbe sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customerI Will Cooperate With Others
maintain zero tolerance for abusive behaviorlisten and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistakenever underestimate the power of an apologyrefrain from blame and judgmentbring a sense of calm to stressful situationsI Will Collaborate With Others
value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working togethertreat others in a way that I would like to be treatedparticipate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammatesand T.J. Regional Health
foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insultsspeak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammatesvalue the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the wholemeet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my jobI Will Communicate
smile - at everyonealways introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voicethat shows respect in every interaction
follow the 10 / 5 rule : always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greetingpeople at 5 feet away
escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destinationI Will Adapt To Change
be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challengeembrace change and set the example for those around meaccept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and / or I have no control overmanage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as neededI Will Be A Champion
serve with passionview myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordinglytake responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work areago out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkersdare to make a difference and be exceptionalconstantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Healthspeak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work
