Student Nurse Program | 6 NE Covid Unit | Elkhart General Hospital at Beacon Health Systems in Elkhart, Indiana

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• Provides direct patient care according to nursing department policy and physician orders and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse assigned to those patients.


• Assignments will be provided to enhance the learning experiences.

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.


• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.


• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Education and Experience
  
  
  • The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of Some College or Vocational Training.
  
  
  • Completion of Med-Surg or Pediatric rotation in an accredited RN preparatory program (Documented by college transcript).
  
  
  • Experience preferred. Letter of reference from a clinical instructor required.
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge & Skills
  
  
  • Basic knowledge of general nursing principles, practice, methods, and documentation.
  
  
  • Awareness of own limitations and accountability in assuring quality patient care.
  
  
  • Demonstrates concern for patients, visitors, and co-workers through awareness.
  
  
  • Is cognizant of the effect of communication on patients, co-workers, and demonstrates sensitivity.
  
  
  • Contributes to team effort through offering assistance as needed, and fostering effective harmonious communication.
  
  
  • Requires the analytical skills necessary to verbalize previously learned materials in new/concrete situations.
  
  
  • Demonstrates knowledge of commitment to organization's mission, vision and values.
  
  
  
  


• Working Conditions
  
  
  • Moderate degree of mental stress due to multiple demands and interpersonal relationships.
  
  
  • Potential hazards due to exposure to patients with infectious diseases.
  
  
  
  


• Physical Demands
  
  
  • Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, walking or standing.
  
  
  • Occasional prolonged or continuous standing, walking, or working in an awkward position.
  
  
  
  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Patient Care

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  • Demonstrates skill and accuracy in application of the nursing process to level of academic preparation.
  
  
  • Demonstrates organizational skills in the care of multiple patients.
  
  
  • Performs treatments and procedures according to nursing department policy and physician orders.
  
  
  • Takes initiative to observe Registered Nurses completing nursing interventions and physician orders.
  
  
  • Anticipates needs of patients and reports promptly to direct care RN.
  
  
  • Assists RN's with procedures, examinations and/or treatments.
  
  
  • Makes rounds with RN or physician and observes outcomes/information as directed by RN.
  
  
  • Accurately measures and documents intake and output in a timely manner.
  
  
  • Takes vital signs, documents, and reports abnormal in a timely manner.
  
  
  • Obtains and documents blood sugar readings.
  
  
  • Obtains and documents heights and weights.
  
  
  • Picks up and delivers blood products per policy.
  
  
  • Appropriately collects and delivers specimens.
  
  
  • Obtains needed patient care items.
  
  

• Provides thorough and accurate documentation of patient information in the medical record for assigned patients.


• Follows Hospital policies and procedures for documentation.


• Contributes ideas for writing, revising, implementing and evaluating patient care plans under direct supervision of RN.

• Assists in meeting needs of all patients on the unit by answering lights, assisting other staff with patient care, etc.


• Participates in ongoing unit educational activities and staff meetings.


• Provides accurate shift report.


• Reports patient changes and needs to appropriate associate.


• Responds promptly to patient, family and unit needs. Responds in emergency situations and assists as directed.


• Provides clear, effective, compassionate communication.


• Understands scope of practice when communicating with others.

• Anticipates and takes proactive steps to ensure customer's needs are met


• Places courtesy and service above routine and goes beyond customer expectations


• Keeps patient/work environment neat and clean


• Understands and applies job-related aspects of patient safety and identifies, reports and corrects safety concerns as quickly as possible