About this opportunity
CHRISTUS Health lists this Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship opportunity in hideaway, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Summary:
This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadow, assist in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by manager (see CNA position description).
Responsibilities:
ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE.
* Vital signs are completed and reported to nursing within 1 hour of scheduled time.
* I/O's are collected and reported to nursing 30 minutes prior to end of shift.
* All assigned baths are completed within the shift assigned.
* Notifies nurse of any significant changes in patient condition promptly.
* Ambulates and assists patient with ADLs within assigned time frame.
* Monitors for signs of skin breakdown and communicates to nursing staff when indicated.
* Obtain and record patient weight and height as indicated.
* Keep patient bed low, locked and side rails up when patient is in bed.
* Check patient food trays for accuracy.
* Prepare patient's environment for eating.
* Assists the patient in preparation to eat their meal, ie. sitting up in bed or chair, washing the patient's hands, cleaning the bedside table.
* Reports patient's intake to nurse. Assists patient with feeding as necessary.
HELPS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OF CARE.
* Returns all equipment to SPD ASAP and at least by the end of the shift.
* Assist with the monitoring of refrigerator / freezer logs.
* Cleans refrigerator, microwave and other areas when indicated.
* Maintains the integrity of the PYXIS Machine and inventory through pushing the "take" button.
* Is respectful of linen supplies and mindful of appropriate usage of pads, etc.
* Protects the environment of the patient care area as well as the hospital campus from vandalism and liter.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
* Consistently uses appropriate "scripting" as instructed when communicating with patients and their families.
* Models service excellence in caring for patients providing "above and beyond" service consistently exceeding patients and families expectations.
* Strives to anticipate the needs of patients and takes initiative to meet / exceed the patient's needs or wishes.
* Responds to call light promptly.
* Acts as a "team player" assisting co-workers regularly when time permits.
PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT.
* Checks food trays within 10 minutes of arrival to floor. (If appropriate for unit.)
* Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
* Relays messages to appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
* Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
* All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
* Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are completed and credited every shift.
ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE
* Assist the nurse with patient assessment rounds.
* Collect and label voided urine, sputum and stool specimens.
* Remove urinary catheters and cleanse catheter site.
* Assist the nurse with wound care and dressing changes.
* Perform glucose checks utilizing unit glucose monitors.
* Perform secretarial duties such as taking off orders and answering call lights.
* Document I/O's and vital signs using the computer charting system.
Requirements:
* Associate's Degree in Nursing
* BLS
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Who can apply
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