Graduate Nurse Extern (5673)
On-siteMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Provide nursing care to patients under direct supervision, excluding medication administration, IVs, and blood products. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process while adhering to established policies, risk management, and infection control standards. Transport charts, specimens, and supplies; document assessments and clinical judgments; and monitor patient status to report unusual findings. Implement patient teaching, respond to emergencies including basic CPR, and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and iRESPECT standards. Complete continuous training, attend staff meetings, and participate in performance improvement initiatives. Maintain a clean, safe environment and provide coverage for relief and absences.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of the course requirements for graduation from an Associate's Degree, Diploma or Bachelor of Science program in nursing
- Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-schooler, school-age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population
- Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of an approved nursing program
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
- Must obtain licensure to work in the State of TN as an RN within 90 Days
- Completion of required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements
- Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required
- Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care
- Supports and participates in the organization's Performance Improvement initiatives
- Initiates and/or assists with basic CPR procedures
- Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information
- Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies)
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
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