Student Nurse Extern

Job Details

Job Location:

Medicine Acute
- Memphis, TN 38103

Position Type: PRN

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Nursing Services

Responsible for assisting nursing staff in the care of patients as determined by skills training and validation in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintaining equipment and supplies. Performs all activities under direct supervision of Registered Nurse.

• Participates and performs selected activities and nursing care as assigned and according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs duties applicable to assigned unit or area, except invasive procedures, administration of medications, IV’s and blood/blood products.
• Assists in developing and revising Nursing Care Plans.
• Performs clerical duties in a patient unit as related to admissions, discharges, and the maintenance of patient and unit records, and supplies.
• Performs diagnostic measurements as determined by skills training and validation.
• Performs skills as outlined on Skill Checklist for Nurse Extern including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age‑specific patient needs.
• Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks for patient care plan implementation by:
  • Contributing information in day to day management of patient care.
  • Carrying out routine nursing care measures as delegated.
  • Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work.
  • Takes and records patient’s vital signs. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
  • Collects, prepares, forwards and transports specimens (urine, stool and sputum).
  • Delivers activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination and progressive activity.
  • Maintains records of fluid intake and output.
  • Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.).
  • Observes and reports patient’s response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner.
  • Provides one‑on‑one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring (sitter) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury.
  • Obtains medical and lab records.
  • Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows‑up with patients as required.
  • Performs other procedures specific to clinical area.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age‑specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
• Participates and performs selective and technical patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for assigned patient in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Prepares patient, environment and supplies for care/treatment.
  • Works within isolation precautions.
  • Performs pre/post procedural care as delegated.
  • Assists with wound care and applying dressings and bandages.
  • Assists with transferring, ambulating and transportation of patients.
  • Assists with the removal and application of dressings and topical agents.
• Reports and records all activities performed along with the patients’ responses.
  • Reports unusual changes in the patients’ condition, patient response to delivery of care, results of diagnostic measurements as well as medical and surgical emergencies, (i.e., respiratory distress, bleeding and shock).
  • Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering telephone, responding to call signal, filing/assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders and scheduling tests.
• 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.
• 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).
• Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality…