Student Nurse Extern III, Readi 2 Work, USC Upstate

Accountabilities

• Performs basic nursing care and selected procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) to include but not limited to basic blood glucose collection, coughing/deep breathing, incentive spirometer, pulse ox and oxygen setup, suction setup, dressing changes, recognition of life threatening conditions with initial response, reporting, emptying, and measuring drainage equipment and documents. 40%
• Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding. Duties include but not limited to assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays. Assists patients with needs related to personal hygiene. Duties include but are not limited to bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair and washing hands. 15%
• Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include but are not limited to dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the RN. 15%
• Accurately completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include but are not limited to assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETCO2. Reports abnormal values to the RN. 10%
• Meets patients' needs related to elimination. Duties include but are not limited to assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using a urinal. Accurately monitors inputs and outputs. 15%
• Performs other duties as assigned. 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must currently be enrolled in good standing in an accredited Nursing Program (RN) and in Medical-Surgical clinical rotation.
• Successful completion of of Nursing Foundations/Fundamentals course AND a course that focuses on the Care of the Adult or equivalent course material.
• Must be currently enrolled in University of South Carolina course NURS 422 or equivalent course material

Experience:

No previous experience

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• Healthcare provider certification required
• Heartsaver certification required
• Successful completion of University of South Carolina course NURS 412 (or equivalent course material) competencies