Description

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Nurse Extern, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care to patients from birth through the lifecycle. This care includes utilizing treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the pre-licensure nurse in the clinical setting per hospital policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide direct patient care.
2. Assists with data collection to include collection of data regarding the patient’s physical, psychosocial and health history.
3. Assists patients with ADL activities; functions independently with treatments, equipment and procedures appropriate to the scope of pre-licensure clinical practice. Assists with mobility, feeding, oral care, bath and range of motion.
4. Performs treatments timely, to include glucose checks, incentive spirometry, simple dressing changes, wound/ostomy care, and setting up electronic education devices/services.
5. Performs skills as delegated by Registered Nurse to include: phlebotomy, ECG, intermittent urinary catheterization, indwelling urinary catheter insertion and management, peripheral IV insertion and removal.
6. Maintains and monitors skin integrity by turning patients every two hours, applies treatments and barriers as ordered and monitors patient regularly.
7. Documents in the EMR in a timely manner all vital signs and treatments provided.
8. Effectively communicate between all care partners. Ensures primary nurse is aware of any changes in patient condition or concerns.
9. Assists with admission and discharge process. Meets patient in the room when admitted whenever possible to obtain vital signs and assist with patient intake.
10. Reinforces education provided by licensed staff.
11. Administers medications under direct supervision of registered nurse staff.
12. Controls patient care cost by ensuring accurate recording of patient charges