Coffee Regional Medical Center
Nurse Intern - RN
POSITION SUMMARY
- Nurse interns are employed to take care of patients’ everyday needs.
- Conducts personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, as well as brushing teeth and combing hair.
- Helps patients in and out of bed, often by lifting or carrying them, and assist them with walking.
- Answers patients' calls for help, take their vital signs, and monitor their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Works under the supervision of an experienced nurse and reports any problems or worsening in a patient's condition to the facility staff.
- Other job requirements may include stocking and keeping storerooms tidy and cleaning patient rooms.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Reads and understands the English language.
- Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
- Ability to process information and prioritize.
- Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed.
- Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions.
- Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed.
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting.
- Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines.
- Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices.
B. Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Nurse interns must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program
C. Licensure
D. Experience
- 1 - 2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
E. Interpersonal skills
F. Essential technical/motor skills
G. Essential physical requirements
- Heavy: Exert 50 – 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lb. of force frequently - greater than 75%
H. Essential mental requirements
I. Essential sensory requirements
J. Other
- Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
- Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
- Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.
K. Equipment used.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
A. Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)
B. Age of Patient Populations Served
- Neonates 1 - 30 days
- Infants 30 days - 1 year
- Children 1 - 12 years
- Adolescents 13 - 18 years
- Adults 19 - 70 years
- Geriatrics - 70+ years
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
- CRMC employees are devoted to serving our customers – including patients, physicians, fellow-employees and our community by adhering to the Standards of Performance. We are here to make all of our customers feel special.
o Courteous – Employee is courteous in interactions with customers – patients, physicians, fellow-employees, and our community.
o Respectful and Confidential – Employee respects the rights of privacy of our patients. Ensures cultural differences are respected.
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o Responsive – Employee responds quickly, graciously, and appropriately to customer needs. Employee thanks customers.
o Gratitude and Attitude – Employee’s behavior shows that he/she believes that each of us controls our own attitude and that what is important is not so much as what happens to us, but how we choose to react to it.
o Pride, Ownership, and Image – Employee accepts all the rights and responsibilities of being a part of the CRMC family.
o Communication – Employee is personally accountable for positive communication with the customer – patients, family members and co-workers.
o Teamwork - Employee contributes positively to the CRMC team and is committed to treating coworkers with courtesy, honesty, and respect. Employee abides by the Time and Attendance Policy. Employee has team pride in the purpose of our work – saving lives.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position’s purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.
- Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel as evidenced by:
o Observes and reports patient's status and needs.
o Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs.
o Obtains weights, vital signs and reports results.
o Performs glucometer testing and report results.
o Obtains specimens and transport to and sends through designated tube.
o Updates patient Intake/Output including oral intake only, measured urine output, and measured urinary catheter output after emptying.
o Assists patient with ADLs including cleansing of perineal area and catheter.
o Assists patient with feeding/meals.
o Assists patients with elimination needs.
o Transfers, moves, and repositions patients.
o Transports patients.
o Makes occupied/unoccupied beds.
o Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
o Assists with postmortem care including transport to the morgue.
o Sets up simple traction.
o Performs 1-1 observation as assigned.
- Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development as evidenced by:
o Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and procedures.
o Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Attends at least one seminar per year in your area of practice.
o Attends hospital-sponsored training programs as required by department.
- Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide non–direct patient care/support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel as evidenced by:
o Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
o Operates all equipment and performs all procedures/care in a safe manner.
o Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
o Cleans and stocks supplies, and equipment as directed.
o Receives and directs phone calls promptly and accurately following hospital etiquette guidelines.
o Assists Unit Coordinator with filing, order entry, transcription, faxing and copying as assigned.
- Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens as evidenced by:
o Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
o Attends annual education programs.
o Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment as evidenced by:
o Interacts with all the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by nurse manager and peers.
o Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
o Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
o Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
o Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees.
o Always maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information.
o Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by hospital policy.
o Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the overall customer service program in place at the hospital.
- Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
- Meets clinical competencies for age-specific competencies as evidenced during skill competency checkoffs.
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- Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
EDUCATION AND COMPETENCY
- Attends all mandatory and department-specific education and training programs as required.
Attends all required education and training and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Has met all required competencies for the evaluation period as evidenced by job specific competency evaluations...
