Bel Air, Maryland
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Baltimore, Maryland
Denver, Colorado
Posted: 25-Feb-25
Location: Longview, Texas
Categories:
Internal Number: 248735
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:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program or recent graduate with pending licensure
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Maintain current BCLS.
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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