Nurse Extern 1

Job Summary

Perform various direct patient care activities, procedures, and other indirect services under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse and document care given according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe, patient and unit environment.
• Provide courteous and prompt response to patient requests.
• Gather and document basic objective data and report findings to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with unit maintenance related to ordering and receiving supplies, medications, manuals, and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.

2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.

3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.

4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.

6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.

8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.

9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Credentials

• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Special Part Time

Location: General Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: April L. Yoak april.yoak@vandaliahealth.org