Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship - PRN at CHRISTUS Health

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:

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

Requirements:

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

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed