Job Description

Job Description

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Summary:

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This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadow, assist in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by manager (see CNA position description).

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Responsibilities:

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• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
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• Implements measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.
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• Follows nursing safety standards in the delivery of patient care.
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• Follows approved policies and procedures for infection control.
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• Follows policies and procedures for "high risk for falls" and "restraints".
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• Identifies, reports, and appropriately intervenes in safety hazards.
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• Practices universal precautions by appropriate disposal of waste, hazardous waste, sharps, and wearing personal protective equipment.
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• Keeps patient rooms and other common patient areas free from potential hazards.
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• Respects the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information.
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• Follows policies and procedures for "no information patients".
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• Awareness of conversations held at nursing stations.
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• No participation in conversations outside patient care environment.
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• Assists in the provision of individualized goal directed nursing care.
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• Assists in admission process; greets the patient, provides linens/gown, orients patient to room and equipment.
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• Provides patient care feedback to the team leader or other responsible person to achieve patient care objective.
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• Takes vital signs on admission and at intervals as the patient's condition warrants.
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• Accurately records vital signs, intake and output and weights.
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• Immediately notifies team leader of any abnormal data.
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• Documents clearly and concisely on appropriate forms according to policy.
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• Participates in patient/family education.
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• Educates patients/family on environmental and safety policies.
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• Acts on direction from team leader in regards to providing ongoing education and reinforcement of teaching plan.
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• Reports any identified teaching needs to the team leader.
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Requirements:

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• Basic Computer Knowledge
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• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
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• High school diploma or equivalent.
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• Maintain current BCLS.
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• Currently enrolled in a nursing program or recent graduate with pending licensure
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Work Schedule:

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PRN

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Work Type:

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Per Diem As Needed

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