Student Nurse Associate
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Job Description
Overview
Student Nurse Associate Float Pool
Full Time 72 Hours Per Pay Period Night Shift
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health our regions top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. Were a full-service not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services including top-tier specialists a modern ER and a beautiful Womens Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at
As youd expect we offer our employees a robust benefits package including:
- unmatched medical insurance
- tuition reimbursement;
- student loan repayment assistance
- certification bonuses;
- leadership and professional development programs;
- an employer-matched 401(k); and
- a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program.
RN Registered Nurse Nurse
Position Summary:
Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (Student Nurse Associate Core Competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served.
- Take and record temperature pulse respiration rates blood pressure weight height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry.
- Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions transmission-based isolation precautions OSHA standards safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job.
- Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy.
- Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration.
- Empty drains canisters urine bags bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output.
- Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment.
- Revises and updates the plan of care as problems change and/or new problems are identified in collaboration with R.N.
- Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients.
- Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills.
- Document/maintain patient record as appropriate.
- Performs basic dressing changes and is knowledgeable of the fundamentals of sterile technique.
- Evaluates nursing care actions and patient responses and documents each shift.
- Observes and responds appropriately to changes and complications in patient conditions. Report significant changes in patient condition to RN.
- Documents treatments and diagnostic tests with results and response. Documents in a clear concise accurate and legible manner.
- Observes assigned post-treatment/operative patients immediately upon return to floor and initiates appropriate nursing actions.
- Obtains RN signature for review and co-signature all entries.
- Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure.
- Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Student in an accredited nursing education program. Student must have junior or senior year status and must have successfully completed fundamental clinical skills portion of the program or must complete the program within the same semester of hiring into the position. (1st semester of clinicals)
Minimum Experience:
None required but able to perform as nursing assistant. Must be able to operate computer and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Licensure Requirement:
CPR required.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
