Nurse Extern- 4N Surgical/Intermediate- Augusta- PRN at 5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital Signs, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Specimen Collection, Tracheostomy Care, Suctioning, Hand-off Communications, Emergency Response, Ostomy Care, Catheter Removal

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Various (United States of America) Job Summary: The Nurse Extern is an unlicensed staff member who supports licensed, professional staff in providing care and service to all patients & families. Under direct supervision of a registered nursing professional, performs a variety of basic to intermediate level nursing care activities that contribute to the comfort and safety of patients. Supports the plan of care for assigned patients. The Patient Care Extern works directly with a nursing preceptor and assists in managing the preceptor's patient load. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Under supervision, performs tasks to include, but not limited to Vital Signs, AM/PM Care, I & O measurement, tube feedings (bolus, gravity, pump), simple dressing changes, post mortem care, pin care (orthopedic patients), ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, urine collection. Under supervision, performs tasks to include, but not limited to Phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, finger and heel sticks (as required by a registered nurse). Under supervision and nurse unit dependent, perform tasks to include but not limited to: tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines, in-line suctioning of ventilator patients. Under supervision, perform tasks to include, but not limited to: ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to appropriate departments, assist in the coordination of unit activities to ensure that patients' needs are met efficiently, serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray. Other duties as assigned. Reacts promptly and appropriately to emergency situations, provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving patient/family to the appropriate nurse, provide safe transportation to ancillary departments while utilizing hand-off communications. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Less than 1 year Must have completed Nursing Fundamentals and be actively enrolled in an ADN or BSN Program Required Required Minimum Skills: Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Extern, an unlicensed staff member, supports licensed professionals by performing basic to intermediate nursing care activities contributing to patient comfort and safety under direct supervision. This includes tasks such as monitoring vital signs, managing I & O, performing basic dressing changes, and assisting with specimen collection.