Description
Summary:
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).
Responsibilities:
ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE.
- Vital signs are completed and reported to nursing within 1 hour of scheduled time.
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I/O’s are collected and reported to nursing 30 minutes prior to end of shift.
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All assigned baths are completed within the shift assigned.
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Notifies nurse of any significant changes in patient condition promptly.
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Ambulates and assists patient with ADLs within assigned time frame.
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Monitors for signs of skin breakdown and communicates to nursing staff when indicated.
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Obtain and record patient weight and height as indicated.
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Keep patient bed low, locked and side rails up when patient is in bed.
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Check patient food trays for accuracy.
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Prepare patient’s environment for eating.
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Assists the patient in preparation to eat their meal, ie. sitting up in bed or chair, washing the patient’s hands, cleaning the bedside table.
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Reports patient’s intake to nurse. Assists patient with feeding as necessary.
HELPS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OF CARE.
- Returns all equipment to SPD ASAP and at least by the end of the shift.
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Assist with the monitoring of refrigerator / freezer logs.
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Cleans refrigerator, microwave and other areas when indicated.
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Maintains the integrity of the PYXIS Machine and inventory through pushing the “take” button.
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Is respectful of linen supplies and mindful of appropriate usage of pads, etc.
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Protects the environment of the patient care area as well as the hospital campus from vandalism and liter.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
- Consistently uses appropriate “scripting” as instructed when communicating with patients and their families.
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Models service excellence in caring for patients providing “above and beyond” service consistently exceeding patients and families expectations.
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Strives to anticipate the needs of patients and takes initiative to meet / exceed the patient’s needs or wishes.
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Responds to call light promptly.
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Acts as a “team player” assisting co-workers regularly when time permits.
PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT.
- Checks food trays within 10 minutes of arrival to floor. (If appropriate for unit.)
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Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
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Relays messages to appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.
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Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
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All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
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Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are completed and credited every shift.
ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN OF CARE
- Assist the nurse with patient assessment rounds.
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Collect and label voided urine, sputum and stool specimens.
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Remove urinary catheters and cleanse catheter site.
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Assist the nurse with wound care and dressing changes.
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Perform glucose checks utilizing unit glucose monitors.
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Perform secretarial duties such as taking off orders and answering call lights.
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Document I/O’s and vital signs using the computer charting system.
Requirements:
- Must have completed fundamentals in nursing
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Current CPR Certification
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required
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BLS required
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
