Nurse Trainee Neuroscience Unit

Job Description - Nurse Trainee Neuroscience Unit (260000EN)

Job Description

Nurse Trainee Neuroscience Unit - ( 260000EN )

Description In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care delivery team, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse performs basic nursing care activities to a defined group of patients.

Required Skills/Knowledge
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Must maintain good academic standing in an accredited nursing program and make progress toward graduation.

Required Licenses and Certifications
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Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Collect data and accurately documents information on appropriate forms/flow sheets.
• Perform activities as assigned by Registered Nurse and reports any recognized changes in vital signs, color, breathing, behavior ,
• consciousness level, or change in neuro-vascular status of limbs.
• Provide basic nursing care, which may include IV maintenance and termination, basic wound care, simple burn care, chest PT , catheter care, etc.
• Assist patients with performing ADL’s or total care needs (bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming and feeding).
• Assist with transport and transfer of patients as directed.

• Maintain a neat and orderly environment.
• Provide a safe environment for patients, e.g. side rails up,  in place, call system available, etc.
• Assemble equipment/supplies as directed by Registered Nurse for examinations/procedures.
• Assist team members with examinations/procedures as directed.
• Prioritize tasks and special request.
• Complete assigned patient care tasks promptly with minimal assistance and reports inability to complete task to Registered Nurse.

• Use tactful/diplomatic communications with patients, families, visitors, and care team members/hospital personnel.
• Use basic verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients and families recognizing different levels of education and cultures.
• Orient patient, family and visitors to the policies and procedures of the unit and Hospital as needed.
• Respond to questions/request in a helpful manner.
• Answer patient/family/visitor questions regarding unit routines/activities and refers other inquires to appropriate personnel.
• Seek assistance from care team member when confronted with an unfamiliar situations or problem.

• Follow all hospital/departmental policies and procedures.
• Accept direction from Registered Nurse in assigned area and charge nurse.
• Seek confirmation before making decisions in unfamiliar situations.
• Adhere to principles of pediatric safety by identifying & reporting safety hazards to charge nurse.
• Remain on unit during assigned tour of duty, notifying charge nurse and appropriate care team members when leaving the unit for patient care related errands or assigned breaks.
• Use downtime productively during assigned tour of duty.

• Attend all scheduled education session.
• Collaborate with all assigned team in the development of the assignments and capstone project.
• Consult with nurse educators/scientist to apply evidence based practice to capstone project.
• Prepare and present/deliver capstone project at directed
• Assume responsibility by seeking learning opportunities on and off the unit through shadowing experience, attendance nursing or hospital grand rounds and/or meeting attendance.
• Maintain a weekly self-reflection journal.

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve…