Description
Summary:
Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern I performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Nurse Extern I can assist with the care of hospitalized patients. The Nurse Extern I may be assigned other functions in accordance with hospital/department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Responsibilities: Life-threatening situations are readily identified and reported to the R.N. Initiates and assists with basic life support when needed.
Observes/reports unusual symptoms to the nurse, i.E., abnormal V/S;
IV site redness edema;
suspicious areas of skin breakdown accurately and promptly.
Reports patient/family-related problems, i.E., patient's dissatisfaction/refusal of nursing care routines;
departure from activityadvancements or restrictions.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the aseptic/sterile technique. ...