Nurse extern

Uniontown Hospital • Uniontown, PA • 2d ago

Reference #: JR23-27061 Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.

This is a temporary position for nursing students to practice in all nursing areas. This position is co-assigned with a RN and may perform direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Must be entering their final year of Associate or Baccalaureate RN program of an accredited School of Nursing.

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Assists the registered nurse in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate the performance of diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in the nursing care plan.

Assists the RN with the patient's activities of daily living according to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, following departmental procedure.

Performs designated procedures as needed by following departmental procedure.

Accurately observes, records, and reports to the RN all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner.

Assists the RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedure.

Demonstrates competency in basic and intermediate care skills as verified and validated by nurse mentor, clinical preceptor, nurse manager and/or nurse director. Assists the RN with procedures defined by the advanced skills inventory (where applicable).

Demonstrates competency in those skills identified on the skills inventory that may be carried out independently (where applicable).

Demonstrates competency in those skills identified on the skills inventory (if applicable) that may be carried out under direct supervision of a RN.

Educates self effectively and assists in peer education. Seeks educational opportunities to increase competence. Attends staff meetings and unit in-services as applicable. Assists the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors, and employees.

Thoroughly cleans assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedure.

Thoroughly cleans assigned unit equipment according to schedule and/or need, and keeps hallway and work areas free of equipment according to departmental procedure.

May act in the role of a sitter for a patient as assigned by the charge RN.

May have limited access to medication including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Able to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy load.

Possess visual, auditory and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center:51 UNTWN Nursing Emergency Services

Address:500 W Berkeley Street

Uniontown

Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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