UToledo Student Nurse Extern - 496830

ATTENTION ALL BSN2 UToledo NURSING STUDENTS! The UToledo Student Nurse Extern program is part of a 2-credit hour Independent Study for UToledo BSN Students in their semester off. This elective will consist of at least 60 hours of unique clinical observations and weekly discussions with UToledo Nursing Faculty about their immersion experiences. UToledo Student Nurse Externs will receive additional clinical experience by participating in direct patient care as a Nurse Assistant and earn 24 hours of Nursing Assistant pay each week. Those selected will receive a scholarship towards the cost of the elective.

Title: UToledo Student Nurse Extern

Department Org: Nursing Pool - 109930

Employee Classification: S8 - Student PT HSC

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 6:00 am End Time: 6:30 pm

Posted Salary: Starting at 18.44

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description:

Assists the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Mental Health Technician in providing delegated tasks on the nursing unit. Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Student currently enrolled in Associate, Baccalaureate, or Masters Degree nursing program.
2. Has completed a nursing fundamentals course including check offs (Vitals, I&O, bed making, perineal care etc.) or a clinical rotation.
3. Current BLS certification.
4. Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately. Finger and hand dexterity to handle delicate instruments and other equipment.
5. Ability to plan and organize work and to work under close supervision. Willingness to accept responsibility for patients in their care when performing delegated functions of this position and to perform delegated duties in accordance with established methods and procedures.
6. Ability to tolerate strenuous physical activity such as turning, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, and lifting in order to assist patients. Handles and serves patients in a manner conducive to their welfare and safety.
7. May be required to rotate shifts and units.
8. May be required to rotate shifts and units.
9. Physical requirements:
a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
b. ability to hear (with or without aides)
c. ability to orally communicate
d. good manual dexterity
e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
f. ability to stand, walk frequently
g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and
h. ability to perform CPR

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

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