Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
Yale-New Haven Health
New London, CT

Student Nurse Intern

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the direction of the Clinical Nurse, the Nurse Intern performs specific duties that support patient care. These duties include direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing safe and high quality care to all of our patients. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse, performs technical duties and selected treatments, procedures and activities that contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care. * 2. Obtains and records vital signs as delegated by the RN. * 3. Obtains point of care testing as delegated by the RN. * 4. Documents data collected and care provided in a timely manner. * 5. Measure and records intake and output accurately. * 6. Recognizes and reports to the nurse any observations, patient behaviors and other indicators that fall outside the normal parameters or directions given by the RN. * 7. Assists with patient activities of daily living, feeding, toileting and elimination. * 8. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team offering suggestions on addressing patient/family needs, taking into account cultural and/or individual diversity and demonstrates sensitivity to these aspects of care delivery. * 9. Rounds with Purpose, demonstrating key behaviors * 10. Performs patient care observer role as assigned. * 11. Actively participates in giving and receiving patient handoff report. * 12. Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize patient care in a timely manner. * 13. Reports inadequate supplies, faulty equipment, and environmental problems to appropriate person. * 14. Handles all patient valuables and clothing as per hospital/unit policy. * 15. Helps to keep all clinical areas neat and clean. * 16. Demonstrates patient/family centered care * 17. Demonstrates HRO behaviors. * 18. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and completion of 1 year of clinicals or a recent graduate of an accredited school of nursing, not to exceed 90 calendar days post-graduation. EXPERIENCE Education as stated above. All candidates must successfully complete the Competency Based Orientation LICENSURE CPR required. BLS Required. SPECIAL SKILLS Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patient, families, peers, and supervisor. Must display the ability to prioritize and adjust work plans based on the needs of the patient, the unit, and the care team. Must display the ability to accept direction and work as a member of a unified team. Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Ability to perform tasks of physical endurance and dexterity as required by placement. Consistent use of proper body mechanics. YNHHS Requisition ID 38715