Nurse Extern

Beckley, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Raleigh General Hospital

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13000 patients each year with over 50000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA Digital Mammography and Trauma Services.

Where We Are:

Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic cultural and recreational opportunities. From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance

Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants

Professional development opportunities and CE assistance

And much more

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of an RN assists in assuring optimal patient care while continuing as a Nursing Student in good standing. Provides nursing students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an actual hospital setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs clinical skills according to hospital policy and procedures

Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure

Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality

Demonstrates concern for patient welfare by performing activities other than primary care needs

Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients utilizing appropriate policies and procedures

Responds promptly to patient requests by answering call lights greeting patients in a cheerful positive manner answering questions or fulfilling needs and alerting Registered Nurse as necessary.

Tidies rooms makes and changes bed linens and ensures rooms are clean neat and orderly. Assists with stocking items in rooms. Sets up oxygen flow meter humidifier and nasal cannula as requested.

Performs courier duties to the lab and other hospital departments in order to deliver lab specimens (urine stool sputum) or delivery and retrieval of other requested items.

Transports patients to and from various areas as needed.

Answers phone and greets patients and visitors. Performs other related duties as assigned that will facilitate achievement of quality patient care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Current student in first year of an Associate Degree Nursing Program or completion of 2 years of a Baccalaureate Program in good academic standing with a C or better grade point average.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

BLS - to be obtained within 30 days

EEOC Statement:

Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Required Experience:

Intern

Description Raleigh General HospitalWho We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13000 patients each year with over 50000 being treated in our emergency ro...