Nurse Extern Job at Bryan Health, Lincoln, NE

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  • Bryan Health
  • Lincoln, NE

Job Description

Summary

More information can be found at BryanHealth.org/NurseExtern

SUMMARY

Responsible for serving on the patient care team for an assigned area including direct patient care as an unlicensed professional and under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Incorporates the primary job functions of a certified nursing assistant (CNA), patient care technician (PCT), medication aide, and other duties related to the care of patients, dependent upon the work area and/or patient populations to which they are assigned. Provides professional care within the educational background and in compliance with any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organization policy and procedures. Reports to Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, Administrative Manager or licensed nurses (LPN/RN). Must have active Nebraska CNA and be listed on the DHHS Medication Aide Registry.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

*Recognizes and reacts to emergency procedures per role and policies/procedures.

*Administers medications according to policy under the supervision and direction of the Licensed Nurse.

*Provides additional patient care under the direction of the Licensed Nurse once competencies are completed (ie: remove IV, foley, etc.).

*Answers telephones and assigned communication devices as appropriate and relays information as necessary. Refers all physician telephone orders to a licensed professional.

*Assists with patient care that is consistent with standards of care and clinical priorities determined by the Licensed Nurse with the nature of the area/unit, patient care division policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management and infection control practices.

*Performs and documents routine direct nursing care tasks according to identified age-specific needs.

*Performs Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for assigned patients and documents in the EMR.

*Responsible for labeling and securing patient care belongings and ensuring that the patient room is safe and uncluttered.

*Distributes patients meals/water and assists with feeding of patients as needed.

*Assists patients with elimination needs and measures/records bodily elimination in medical record.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential required. Current listing on DHHS Medication Aide Registry required. Current enrollment and in good standing in a Nursing Program such as an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program or RN Associate Degree program required. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

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