- Currently enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) as a rising Senior in good standing.
- Must have completed junior year requirements with at least 2 clinical nursing classes.
- Official transcript required. Must have two letters of reference including at least one from a nursing instructor.
- BLS required.
- None
Nurse Extern - Goldsboro, United States - UNC Health Care
Description
Job Description
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
I. Job Summary
The Extern performs nursing care and skills under the direct supervision of the registered nurse who is assigned as his/her resource nurse.
II. Essential Job Duties
1. Orients to the unit environment.
2. Manages patient care with resource nurse's guidance within a safe environment.
3. Utilizes the Nursing Process in patent care delivery.
4. Manages patient' skin integrity with resource nurse's guidance.
5. Assists with assessment and management of pain with resource nurse's assistance.
6. Assists with meeting patients' nutritional/elimination needs with resource nurse's guidance.
7. Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
8. Maintains IV therapy with guidance from resource nurse after successful completion of the pharmacology test.
9. Performs unit specific competencies within scope with guidance from resource nurse.
10. Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, and offers reasonable solutions for problems.
11. Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients.
12. Supports the delivery of age appropriate, culturally sensitive, and ethical care for patients.
13. Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.
III. Minimum Qualifications
Education
Licensure/ Certification
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of age-specific needs of the patient populations served.
Awareness of cultural differences.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teammates, supervisors and patients.
Ability to perform in stressful situations.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Basic computer skills and able to learn new software rapidly.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to stand and walk for duration of shift
Other information:
NUR-742
Job Details
Legal Employer: Wayne Health
Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Learning & Org Development
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: WAYNE MED
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No