Overview
*JOB SUMMARY *
*The CCU-Nurse Extern performs a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a complementary and assistive role. *
*Reports to: Director of CCU*
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
*Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.*
*Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.*
*Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.*
*Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.*
*NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
*Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.*
**Minimum Education**
*Must be a student enrolled in an RN program with completion criteria for a Nurse Extern II:*
1. *A.D.N. – completion of 2nd semester*
2. *BSN – completion of 3rd year of education*
*Required Skills*
*Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.*
*In addition to basic patient care:*
1. *Insert foley/straight cath: utilize bladder scanner after competency validation by licensed staff*
2. *Irrigation/enemas*
3. *Sterile dressing changes/wound care with successful competency from Nursing School*
4. *Suctioning – Oral/Nasopharyngeal/Tracheostomy*
5. *Hemovac/Jackson-Pratts Care*
6. *Specimen collection – urine/stool/sputum *
7. *Certifications**: Basic Life Support (BLS)*
8. *IV insertion /phlebotomy with successful competency from Nursing school*
9. NG tube insertion under direct supervision of RN
Qualifications – External
*JOB SUMMARY *
*The CCU-Nurse Extern performs a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a complementary and assistive role. *
*Reports to: Director of CCU*
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
*Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.*
*Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.*
*Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.*
*Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.*
*NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
*Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.*
*JOB REQUIREMENTS*
**Minimum Education**
*Must be a student enrolled in an RN program with completion criteria for a Nurse Extern II:*
1. *A.D.N. – completion of 2nd semester*
2. *BSN – completion of 3rd year of education*
*Required Skills*
*Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.*
*In addition to basic patient care:*
1. *Insert foley/straight cath: utilize bladder scanner after competency validation by licensed staff*
2. *Irrigation/enemas*
3. *Sterile dressing changes/wound care with successful competency from Nursing School*
4. *Suctioning – Oral/Nasopharyngeal/Tracheostomy*
5. *Hemovac/Jackson-Pratts Care*
6. *Specimen collection – urine/stool/sputum *
7. *Certifications**: Basic Life Support (BLS)*
8. *IV insertion /phlebotomy with successful competency from Nursing school*
9. NG tube insertion under direct supervision of RN
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**Organization:** **Jackson Purchase Medical Center*
**Title:** *Nurse Extern II Med/Surg*
**Location:** *Kentucky-Mayfield*
**Requisition ID:** *7428-4313*
