Student Nurse Extern - St Elizabeth Youngstown - Float

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position 23 sentences)

Performs various general duties and assists in the provision of patient care of all age groups as directed by the Registered Nurse and Organizational Leadership. Provides direct care for patients answers call lights performs clerical/courier/transporter functions. Collects data through a variety of means including observation and through the use of instrumentation. Recognizes and communicates pertinent information to multidisciplinary teams to ensure prompt attention to patient and departmental needs.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Functions 710 Statements List the essential functions of the job. Essential functions are the reasons a job exists.

Assist patients with measures of comfort and activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing feeding toileting dressing and grooming.

Assist patients with mobility by performing active and passive range of motion lifting turning repositioning ambulation and transportation.

Performs routine patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse including but not limited to obtaining specimens recording vital signs applying ice/heat/compress/ dressings intake/output point of care testing 12 lead EKG and reapplying monitors. May perform CPR. Explains procedures to patients allaying apprehension and eliciting cooperation. May assist in restraining combative patients.

Assists nursing team in the process of admitting transferring and discharging patients including notifying appropriate individuals and departments assembles patient charts and related paperwork assisting and performing environmental orientation of patients preparing stocking cleaning of rooms documenting historical information and securing belongings and valuables.

Clerical skills/duties including but not limited to courier services answering phones/call lights and orders obtains stocks places tests discontinues and removes patient equipment and supplies.

Communicates and Documents pertinent patient and general information and services provided.

Identifies troubleshoots and works with others as applicable to resolve issues and concerns.

Participates in handoff/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

Other duties as assigned.

Embraces Standards of Behavior. Demonstrates behavior consistent with Mission and Core Values. Holds Self and Others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence. Provides excellent customer service.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also select the age of the patient population served:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates 04 weeks)

Adolescents 1317 years)

Infant 112 months)

Adults 1864 years).

Pediatrics 112 years)

Geriatrics 65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications List the minimum education training and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

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Preferred Education:

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Licensing/ Certification If registration certification or licensure is required include the name of the accrediting or licensing body.

Licensure/Certification Required:

CPR

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in a professional school of nursing and have successfully completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical experience or be within 90 days post graduation.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

Must be currently enrolled in a professional school of nursing and have successfully completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical experience and be CPR certified. Maintains and Demonstrates competency in required clinical skills/competencies. Demonstrates computer literacy and basic technological abilities or completion of basic computer class. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions and patient information. Accurately reporting and documenting data and services provided. Good Interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team and patients in a manner that fosters the team concept and supports the core values of the organization. Must be flexible and able to adapt to change and constant interruptions with the ability to set and meet deadlines. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities while working in a fast paced environment.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Combination of postsecondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.

V.Working Conditions

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work.

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Longdistance or air travel as needed not to exceed 10 travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Other: Requiring changing from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

VI.Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency

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133

3466

67100

Lifting/ Carrying 050 lbs.

Lifting/ Carrying 50100 lbs.

Push/ Pull 050 lbs.

Push/ Pull 50100 lbs.

Stoop Kneel

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Bending

Work Position

Sitting

Walking

Standing

VII.Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements

Hazards

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Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Depth perception

Perform shift work

Use of Latex Gloves

Maneuver weight of patients

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Reach above shoulder

Exposure to dust/fumes

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Finger Dexterity

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Color Vision

Exposure to high pitched noises

Acuity far

Gaseous risk exposure

Acuity near