Summer Student Nurse Intern 3R Psychiatry MSBHC

A nursing student who has completed the first clinical year inclusive of medical surgical nursing within a baccalaureate nursing program and has a fundamental knowledge of the art and science of nursing can function in this role. This experience assists the student nurse in expanding previously learned theory and skills through supervised patient care within a work setting.

1. Performs and records patients vital signs such as blood pressure pulse temperature respirations pulse oximetry and pain rating

2. Documents clinical data as assigned in a computer or manual system

3. Performs clinical procedures such as specimen collection venipuncture EKG application of sequential compression sleeves post-mortem care falls prevention maintenance of skin integrity and capillary blood glucose monitoring

4. Sets up for selected procedures and assists RNs accordingly.

5. Assists patient with activities of daily living such as feeding bathing and/or toileting.

6. Orients patients to Specialty Service/Unit environment. Assists patient with ambulation and all levels of mobilization

7. Assists with dietary functions including delivering and collecting patient trays at bedside passing menus to patients and assisting them with menu completion mixing nutritional supplements reporting variation in eating patterns to RN/Dietitian

8. Maintains accurate and timely systems for transmission of patient dietary orders and changes.

9. Assists in pre- and post-operative procedures such as patient transport completion of pre-op checklist and reception of patient from PACU/OR.

10. Utilizes measures to insure patient safety and promotes a restraint free environment

11. Maintains use of restraints for patients under the direction of a RN and according to set policies and procedures

12. Assists in emergency resuscitative procedures as directed by the registered professional nurse

13. Provides care on the deceased as well as the involved family/significant other

14. Performs pertinent observations/specific treatments of procedures as assigned.

15. Documents patient care delivered on appropriate flow sheets

16. Assists the professional registered nurse in the collaborative plan for patient education participating in patient/teaching activities

17. Maintains a safe clean and functional environment including ensuring for the comfortable movement of the patient. Assists the patient in room maintenance such as bed-stripping and trash removed when necessary

18. Performs One-to-One/Constant Observation and Safety Observations of patients as ordered e.g. for safety elopement or suicide prevention

19. Performs correct infection control techniques and maintains isolation status for patients under direction of a RN and according to set procedures

20. Operates the pneumatic tube system when required

21. Performs other duties as assigned

Completion of the first clinical year in an accredited baccalaureate program in Nursing with experience in a medical-surgical rotation.

Grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Satisfactory nursing faculty recommendations.

Other health-related work experience if available

BLS from the AHA