What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship - PRN position at CHRISTUS Health System?
Summary:
This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadowing, and assisting in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by the manager.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Implements measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.
- Follows nursing safety standards in the delivery of patient care.
- Follows approved policies and procedures for infection control.
- Follows policies and procedures for "high risk for falls" and "restraints".
- Identifies, reports, and appropriately intervenes in safety hazards.
- Practices universal precautions by appropriate disposal of waste, hazardous waste, sharps, and wearing personal protective equipment.
- Keeps patient rooms and other common patient areas free from potential hazards.
- Respects the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information.
- Follows policies and procedures for "no information patients".
- Awareness of conversations held at nursing stations.
- No participation in conversations outside the patient care environment.
- Assists in the provision of individualized goal-directed nursing care.
- Assists in the admission process; greets the patient, provides linens/gown, and orients the patient to the room and equipment.
- Provides patient care feedback to the team leader or other responsible person to achieve the patient care objective.
- Takes vital signs on admission and at intervals as the patient's condition warrants.
- Accurately records vital signs, intake, and output, and weights.
- Immediately notifies the team leader of any abnormal data.
- Documents clearly and concisely on appropriate forms according to policy.
- Participates in patient/family education.
- Educates patients/family on environmental and safety policies.
- Acts on direction from team leader regarding providing ongoing education nd reinforcement of teaching plan.
- Reports any identified teaching needs to the team leader.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program or recent graduate with pending licensure
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- Maintain current BCLS
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed