Patient Care Extern - RN Interns/Externs - Days - PT-20

  The Nurse Extern is a temporary position for nursing students to practice delivering quality patient care in a variety of nursing areas. The Nurse extern will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care in accordance with common nursing functions and daily nursing plan activities. RESPONSIBILITIES * Observes and assists with the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process * Observes all direct patient care performed by Registered Nurses, such as patient education, medication administrations and various invasive procedures * Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care, and emotional support * Performs patient care services and treatments as prescribed by the physician or as indicated by the patient's condition under the supervision of the RN * Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals * Provides or assists with patient care services, collection of specimens for diagnostic testing, and preparation of patient for surgery or other procedures * Assists with transfers of patients to and from other departments and with discharges * Follows safety rules in all areas of patient care and ensures safe patient environment * Maintains patient data and records * Communicates patient/ family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider * Reports significant events and information timely to appropriate team member * Assists with planning by sharing input from patient and family with appropriate team member * Answers telephone and call lights appropriately and timely delivering information to staff * Maintains supplies and equipment of the assigned area * Ensures all patient care and unit equipment are in proper working order * Performs courier services as requested * Maintains adequate inventory of supplies on assigned unit QUALIFICATIONS Education:  Some college; Must be enrolled and completed basic medical/surgical nursing in an accredited school of nursing. Must be within 12 months of graduation. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher Experience:  None Preferred Experience: 1 year nursing assistant or similar role Required Certification:  CPR Certification Skills: * Effective verbal and written communication skills