Nurse Extern R, Days PRN Intermediate Care Unit
Unity Health, Searcy, AR, United States
Education
Enrolled in an accredited college of nursing in an RN program. Must be at least in the first semester of the nursing coursework.
Must have current BLS certification.
RN student must present a nursing skills checklist completed by the nursing instructor.
Commitment
A Student Nurse Intern must commit to one year of service with Unity Health after graduation. A Student Nurse Extern will have no defined commitment.
Training and Experience
Must have a recommendation of nursing faculty.
Previous experience as a nursing assistant desirable but not required.
Job Knowledge
Ability to perform duties for direct and indirect patient care.
Direct care duties include assisting the patient with personal hygiene needs, observing the patient’s condition (vital signs, feeding and elimination patterns), and assisting the nurse with patient care as delegated.
Indirect duties may include general housekeeping, ordering and maintenance of supplies, and computer entry.
Safety Sensitive
YES
Unity Health has classified certain positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any position in which impaired performance could result in harm to self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
Description
Performs direct and indirect care duties under the guidance of the RN.
Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care: addressing basic human, mental, spiritual, and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; elimination needs; and tasks delegated by the primary licensed nurse.
Performs skilled procedures under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
Indirect patient care includes cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas, maintaining a neat environment, and performing clerical tasks as assigned.
Must understand and follow infection control and safety guidelines.
Retention
A Nurse Intern agrees to a commitment to work with our team for a minimum duration of one year after obtaining Arkansas State Board Certification. Upon certification, Registered Nurses are still eligible for all RN bonuses and can serve commitments simultaneously.
A Student Nurse Extern will have no defined commitment.
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Enrolled in an accredited college of nursing in an RN program. Must be at least in the first semester of the nursing coursework.
Must have current BLS certification.
RN student must present a nursing skills checklist completed by the nursing instructor.
Commitment
A Student Nurse Intern must commit to one year of service with Unity Health after graduation. A Student Nurse Extern will have no defined commitment.
Training and Experience
Must have a recommendation of nursing faculty.
Previous experience as a nursing assistant desirable but not required.
Job Knowledge
Ability to perform duties for direct and indirect patient care.
Direct care duties include assisting the patient with personal hygiene needs, observing the patient’s condition (vital signs, feeding and elimination patterns), and assisting the nurse with patient care as delegated.
Indirect duties may include general housekeeping, ordering and maintenance of supplies, and computer entry.
Safety Sensitive
YES
Unity Health has classified certain positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any position in which impaired performance could result in harm to self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
Description
Performs direct and indirect care duties under the guidance of the RN.
Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care: addressing basic human, mental, spiritual, and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; elimination needs; and tasks delegated by the primary licensed nurse.
Performs skilled procedures under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
Indirect patient care includes cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas, maintaining a neat environment, and performing clerical tasks as assigned.
Must understand and follow infection control and safety guidelines.
Retention
A Nurse Intern agrees to a commitment to work with our team for a minimum duration of one year after obtaining Arkansas State Board Certification. Upon certification, Registered Nurses are still eligible for all RN bonuses and can serve commitments simultaneously.
A Student Nurse Extern will have no defined commitment.
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