Student Nurse

Student Nurse Intern

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe personal patient care. Performs procedures that are documented on individual Student Nurse Intern Skills List.

MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School plus specialized training (6 mons-2 yrs)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Must currently be enrolled in nursing program.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

The ability to read write speak hear and comprehend the English language. The physical technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity to use patient care equipment.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Under the direction of the RN provides personal care to patients in a safe and efficient manner such as: bathing oral hygiene elimination needs and feeding. Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call lights. Takes appropriate action including precautionary measures whenever possible to avert emergencies. Under the direction of the RN assists in admitting patients by orienting them to the hospital routine in a sincere and helpful manner.

Transfers discharges and escorts patients courteously and safely. Communication is perceived to be clear concise and relevant. Under the direction of the RN safely and effectively performs selected patient care procedures (i.e. turning positioning ambulating range of motion and application of restraints) as well as procedures listed in the Student Nurse Intern competency document. Accurately collects and records measurements vital signs and specimens (i.e. blood pressure temperature weight intake and output).

Documentation of procedures is accurate timely and legible. Actively contributes to the development of the plan of care. Contributions reflect knowledge of care appropriate for the individual patient's needs. Promptly and clearly communicates to the RN pertinent information such as changes in patient condition and questions about patient care. Demonstrates good judgment and the ability to focus on relevant patient problems.

Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner. Assesses emergency situations and assumes appropriate functions calmly safely and responsibly. Emergencies include but are not limited to: fire tornado disaster cardiopulmonary arrest or sudden physiological developments physical injury situations psychiatric crisis adverse treatment reactions and suicide attempts. Patient rooms and areas are neat and well maintained.

Takes personal responsibility to clean maintain and store equipment. Comprehensive knowledge and proficient skill in the assessment planning implementation and/or evaluation of care for the pediatric (neonates children adolescents) through geriatric patient:
Displays appropriate knowledge of the growth and development of the pediatric patient and demonstrates proper skills in providing care Monitors the pediatric through geriatric patients' physical and emotional condition before during and after procedures providing explanations reassurances and comfort appropriate for patients' growth and development levels Demonstrates a sensitivity to the special family needs of the pediatric through geriatric patient and Displays knowledge of and utilizes correct procedures when operating equipment during a procedure for the pediatric through geriatric patient.