Nurse Extern I – Med/Surg Position Available In Panola, Mississippi

Job Description:

Description Summary:

The Nurse Extern is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patientarea, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilitiesoutlined in this job description under the direct supervision ofthe unit charge person. The Nurse Extern is trained in the deliveryof age appropriate care by hospital policy. He or she performsassigned 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 ofscheduled time. I/O’s are collected and reported to nursing 30 minutes prior to endof shift. All assigned baths are completed within the shift assigned. Notifies nurse of any significant changes in patient conditionpromptly. Ambulates and assists patient with ADLs within assigned timeframe. Monitors for signs of skin breakdown and communicates to nursingstaff when indicated. Obtain and record patient weight and height as indicated. Keep patient bed low, locked and side rails up when patient is inbed. Check patient food trays for accuracy. Prepare patient’s environment for eating. Assists the patient in preparation to eat their meal, ie. sittingup in bed or chair, washing the patient’s hands, cleaning thebedside table. Reports patient’s intake to nurse. Assists patient with feeding asnecessary.

HELPS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OFCARE.

Returns all equipment to SPD ASAP and at least by the end of theshift. Assist with the monitoring of refrigerator / freezer logs. Cleans refrigerator, microwave and other areas when indicated. Maintains the integrity of the PYXIS Machine and inventory throughpushing the “take” button. Is respectful of linen supplies and mindful of appropriate usage ofpads, etc. Protects the environment of the patient care area as well as thehospital campus from vandalism and liter.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Consistently uses appropriate “scripting” as instructed whencommunicating with patients and their families. Models service excellence in caring for patients providing “aboveand beyond” service consistently exceeding patients and familiesexpectations. Strives to anticipate the needs of patients and takes initiative tomeet / exceed the patient’s needs or wishes. Responds to call light promptly. Acts as a “team player” assisting co-workers regularly when timepermits.

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

Checks food trays within 10 minutes of arrival to floor. (Ifappropriate for unit.) Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms fordocumentation. Relays messages to appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes ofreceiving message. Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely andaccurate manner. All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are completed and creditedevery shift.

ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE

Assist the nurse with patient assessment rounds. Collect and label voided urine, sputum and stool specimens. Remove urinary catheters and cleanse catheter site. Assist the nurse with wound care and dressing changes. Perform glucose checks utilizing unit glucose monitors. Perform secretarial duties such as taking off orders and answeringcall lights. Document I/O’s and vital signs using the computer chartingsystem.

Requirements:

Must have Completed fundamentals in nursing

Current CPR Certification Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed