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NURSE EXTERN Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US
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Job Summary

Company
Trihealth Inc
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Industries
Government and Military
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
Less than 1 Year
Job Reference Code
81554028

NURSE EXTERN

About the Job

Job Overview:

Provides assistance and/or performs activities of daily living, specified treatments, and procedures under the direct supervision of the nurse. May perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed. This position is a Patient Care Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse whom has completed an approved pre-licensure program to become a Registered Nurse and is preparing to take the NCLEX-RN.

Job Requirements:

Associate's Degree in Nursing
The Nurse Extern may remain in the role for up to 120 days. If unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX-RN exam after 120 days the candidate will be removed from the Nurse Extern role
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Job Responsibilities:

Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the Nurse Extern has been trained. Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe. The Nurse Extern does not have the authority to delegate nursing tasks. Seeks clarification from the RN when in doubt about how to proceed.
Maintains a safe environment. Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Prevention policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.
Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed.Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.
Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required. Recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Reports and follows through as per unit standard concerning equipment that is broken or malfunctioning. Assures equipment/supplies are readily available for use by next person.
Pursues self growth and accountability, and Identifies areas for self improvement. Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and supports change. Demonstrates initiative in learning diagnoses, treatments, communication and organization that will be necessary as transition to the RN role with successful completion of licensure.

Other Job-Related Information:

Upon licensure as an RN, the Nurse Extern will move to the 3400 RN-PNR Job Description and be enrolled in the Vizient AACN Professional Nurse Residency Program at TriHealth until they have completed the PNR program.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Consistently
Continous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting


TriHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
 
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