Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship

Description

Summary :

The Nurse Extern is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities outlined in this job description under the direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nurse Extern is trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy. He or she performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, values, standards, policies and procedures.

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.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT.

ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE

Requirements :

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed