Student Nurse Extern- Homecare - Relocation Offered!
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizes the
skills gained as a student in a Nursing degree program to assist
the Registered Nurse in the care of a group of patients. Minimum
Qualifications Education/Training: Active enrollment as senior
nursing student in an accredited nursing program; successful
completion of 1 year of a Clinical Nursing Program including
Fundamentals of Nursing (or the equivalent). Experience: No
experience required. License/Cert/Reg: A valid CNA license in the
District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia, or any combination as
required based on work location(s). CPR certification required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to demonstrate competencies
in intravenous catheter insertions, I.V. site changes (preferred),
dressing and inspections, and blood drawing within established time
frame. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer
skills required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the Registered Nurse with formulating and
implementation of the health teaching plan through performance of
routine health teaching.
- Assists with implementing the patient's plan of care as
delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Assists with transport of patients, specimens, equipment, and
supplies as appropriate. Maintains patient privacy and
confidentiality.
- Collaborates with Registered Nurse to organize own patient care
assignment to provide safe, efficient care.
- Collaborates with the Registered Nurse at the time of patient
admission in formulating the nursing plan of care.
- Collects and documents pertinent patient information following
policy guidelines; Reinforcement of patient teaching; Completion of
patient tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse after entry into
the medical record. Obtains data and documents pertinent patient
information including vital signs, weights, heights and patient
care activities.
- Complies with established hospital personnel policies. Attends
mandatory training sessions, staff meetings and town hall meetings.
Completes all mandatory education requirements on time.
- Confers with Registered Nurse in identifying patient needs,
supporting and preparing transfer or discharge care.
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals
and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures,
quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental
and accreditation regulations.
- Demonstrates behavior consistent with MedStar Health mission,
vision, goals, objectives and patient care philosophy. Demonstrates
effective communication and works in collaboration with all members
of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates the appropriate level of urgency during critical
situations.
- Participates in meetings and represents the team and home care.
Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and
skill through participation in educational programs and
affiliations.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary case conferencing.
- Performs basic procedures such as wound care and simple
dressing changes, suctioning, urinary catheter insertion and
removal, maintenance of drainage devices. Collects specimens
including urine, stool, sputum and blood. Provides respiratory
therapy support including coughing, deep breathing and set-up of
oxygen equipment and pulse oximetry under supervision of RN.
- Performs intravenous catheter insertions, changes of I.V. sites
and dressings and routine inspection of sites as needed. Performs
routine blood drawing function under supervision of RN.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Provides evaluation of Nurse Extern role and the Future
Registered Nurses Program.
- Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients,
families, staff and other departments to the Registered Nurse.
Responds to questions from patient, families, and significant
others in a prompt, courteous, positive manner, referring them to
appropriate personnel if necessary.
- Works cooperatively, communicates effectively and works in
collaboration with all members of the healthcare team.
- Maintains infection control standards for professional bag and
car stock and maintains par levels of supplies needed for patient
care. About MedStar Health MedStar Health is dedicated to providing
the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington,
D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through
education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400
affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our
health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300
community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association
in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to
research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical
partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is
dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but
also to the continuing education and professional development of
our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for
career advancement and personal fulfillment.
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