Nurse Extern, Med Surg, Clarendon

Job description

Essential Function
• Initiates and maintains the hygiene/ cleanliness of the patients, the patient's environment, and the unit environment.
• Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV's, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
• Using Service Excellence Standards conducts Hourly Rounds.
• Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
• Performs or assists with performing nutritional/ hydration interventions (feeding, providing fluids, H20 or snacks).
• Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collects and records patient related data through the performance of direct care tasks.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in Evidence Based tasks.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety to protect both the patient and staff.
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
• Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education
• Enrolled in a Nursing Program and have completed fundamentals of nursing
• BLS required on hire

Work Schedule
• PRN (Primarily days, 7a-7p)