Nurse Extern I - Emergency
Nurse Extern I - Emergency
Posted on :
15-04-2025
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
15-04-2025
Job Description
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Job Summary
Assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties. The nurse extern may perform tasks/acts that are routinely part of any nursing assistants job description. Under the direct supervision of an RN performs nursing patient care activities for which they have been educationally prepared and have demonstrated clinical competence to perform the delegated task.
Job Responsibilities
- Greets and orients new patients to the hospital environment.
- Performs tasks/acts that are routinely part of any nursing assistants job description under the supervision of the registered nurse.
- Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data during a Physical Assessment (including health history) for review and cosignature by the registered nurse.
- Ensures documentation is accurate complete specific and timely.
- Assists nursing staff to identify physical psychosocial agespecific and cultural considerations of each patient.
- Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Performs patient nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN including collecting specimens vital signs and other related data.
- Nurse Externs may administer medication by P.O. SQ IM topical nasally otic optic and inhaled routes under the direct supervision and cosignature of the registered nurse.
- May assist with the administration of oxygen modalities under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.
- May assist with sterile dressing changes under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.
- Demonstrates interpersonal competency in dealing with patients specific to the work area.
- Assists with activity and mobility of patients
- Assists with provision of nonpharmacological interventions.
Qualifications
- Completion of first semester of Nursing program and continued enrollment in Nursing program required upon hire
- No experience required
- BLS Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under direct supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 025 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 025 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 2575 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Occasionally
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles surpass goals celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE We focus on service to patients customers and team members by anticipating their needs thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
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