Nurse Extern

Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring. Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences. Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient re

Provides ongoing nursing care (assess, plan, intervention, evaluation) according to the age specific and developmental needs of the patient. Assesses patient, family and/or significant others educational needs and provides teaching/counseling. Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essenti

Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation

Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval. Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests. Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Impro

Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests. Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) 1988 guidelines, according to established policies and procedures. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and makes minor repairs

Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement. Independently performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary. Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw ti

Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in even challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training. Inspires confidence in patients, visitors, and team members by presenting a professional, approachable, and service oriented appearance and demeanor. Is alert, observant, and ethical. Complies with and enfor

Greets and checks in patients arriving for their appointments. Ensures patient information is complete and accurate. Collects patient responsibility as identified in the pre registration process. Completes the registration process on walk in patients, verifies and/or updates patient demographic and insurance information if changes or additions have occurred. Verifies insu

Performs laboratory testing of biological specimens in an acute setting in any/all specialty areas using manual or automated techniques. Uses independent judgment and cognitive skills to report timely and accurate laboratory results. Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedure

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other

Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy and IV starts, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens. Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, con

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Our Patient population Provide care for patients being treated for Stroke, ACE (Acute Care for the Elderly) and Acute Medical/Surgical diagnosis. Acute Care for the Elderly specialty focus Stroke NIHSS certification provides skills to assess post stroke patients, the trajectory of patient outcomes and impact to their activity of daily living. Continuous learning opportuni

Our Patient Population 21 Bed unit providing care to Cardiac/Telemetry care patients. Diagnosis includes Cardiac Arrythmias, Congestive Heart Failure, Chest Pain, MI, Peritoneal Dialysis. Master skills in pharmacology, pathophysiology, laborator value interpretation and Telemetry. 7 South RN's are ACLS certified within 6 months as responsible to respond to all hospital co