Location
Louisville, KY | United States
Job description
We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital
Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
Shift Options: PRN
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical
centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute
and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 13,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly
skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered
care to each and every patient each and every day.
The nurse extern will gain experience in a realistic professional nursing work environment by assisting in
the delivery of both direct and indirect nursing care under the direction and supervision of a registered
nurse within the scope of practice of unlicensed, assistive personnel.
Skills and Procedures
Performs clinical procedures in a competent manner, following appropriate policies and procedures, as delegated by a Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse. Performs the duties of a Patient Care Assistant and maintains PCA competencies.
- Obtains blood and blood products from the blood bank. May assist in verifying blood prior to administration
- Assists with all aspects of Registered Nursing patient care under direct supervision
- Demonstrates knowledge related to age-appropriate behavior to assess the growth and development of the patient.
- Provides for routine and procedural hygiene needs.
- Assists in meeting patient's activity needs
- Obtains laboratory specimens as directed
- Assists/performs post-mortem care
- Provides emotional support patients and families
Communication
- Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team
- Maintains complete patient confidentiality
- Reports changes in patient's condition or other pertinent data to the RN immediately.
Quality and Safety
- Attends shift huddles and in services, as appropriate
- Demonstrates safe and proper use of equipment
- Uses personal protective equipment and complies with all universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens regulations
- Identifies and immediately reports any actual or potential hazard observed in the hospital environment
- Demonstrates knowledge of all safety and emergency codes
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and has completed Fundamentals of Nursing
- Must have maintained a 3.0 GPA, or higher. (required)
Experience
- Previous work experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)
Licensure
Certification
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider (required)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)
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