Graduate Nurse Extern (3496) at REGIONAL ONE HEALTH

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Teaching, Documentation, Clinical Monitoring, Emergency Response, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Communication, Collaboration, Record Keeping, Continuous Training, Performance Improvement, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Jefferson Medical GICU - Memphis, TN 38103 Position Type: PRN Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any Job Category: Nursing Services Under direct supervision of a professional nurse, responsible for providing nursing care to patients (excluding medication administration, IV's and blood/blood products) within assigned clinical unit utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. What you will do Provides nursing care according to medical regime and the nursing plan appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures. • Assesses, plans and implements care of assigned patient consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices and patient safety practices. • Performs duties specific to clinical area, except administration of medications, IV's and blood/blood products. • Implements patient teaching outlines including objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation of patient progress. • Documents assessment and other clinical judgments. • Performs continual clinical assessment and monitors patient clinical status and responses to treatment. Records and reports any unusual findings to Patient Care Coordinator/ Registered Nurse/Physician or other applicable healthcare team member. • Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the unit. • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care and meet age-specific patient needs. Transports patients' charts, specimens, equipment and supplies. Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care. 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. Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel. Initiates and/or assists with basic CPR procedures. 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). Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. • Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. • Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. • Supports and participates in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives. Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement patient safety, environment and infection control standards. Provides coverage for relief and absences as required. Qualifications Completion of the course requirements for graduation from an Associate’s Degree, Diploma or Bachelor of Science program in nursing Required and Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-schooler, school-age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates Required All Graduate Nurse Externs are required to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) Upon Hire Required and RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Must obtain licensure to work in the State of TN as an RN within 90 Days Required Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of an approved nursing program Required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Nurse Extern provides nursing care under the supervision of a professional nurse, focusing on patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, documenting care, and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.