Nurse Extern-8062

Position Title: Student Nurse Extern                         Position Code: Extern-8062

Department: Nursing                                                 Safety Sensitive:        ☒  Yes            ☐  No

Reports to: Department Manager/Director                Exempt Status:          ☐  Yes            ☒  No 

                                                                        

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

The primary purpose of the Student Extern position is to allow the nursing student or graduate to perform skilled clinical duties, as specified, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. 

 

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

Nursing Process


* Assessment:   

1.

Performs routine aspects of patient treatment, care and progress (i.e.

basic data collection, physical assessment, vital signs, weights, intake & outputs, blood glucose monitoring).
2.

Collects body fluids for specimens.



* Diagnosis/Care Needs: The student extern analyzes assessment data with preceptor to identify care needs.

and verbalizes needed care to the preceptor.


* Implementation: 

1.

Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses/care needs and standards of patient care. 
2.

The student extern implements patient education and involves the patient and family and/or             significant other as appropriate.



* Evaluation: Recognizes and reports to the RN any alterations in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment.   


* Documentation: Documents patient care in a clear concise manner.

In collaboration with RN: 

1.

Completes nursing admission and assessment form.   
2.

Initiates the Nursing Care Plan with identified patient problems (utilizing nursing diagnosis),                 expected outcomes and nursing intervention.
3.

Documents treatments and nursing intervention on appropriate chart forms.
4.

Completes discharge instruction sheet as appropriate.

Quality of Care


* Regularly performs appropriate utilization of equipment, tubes and drains as designated in department specific orientation.


* Promotes restorative and/or therapeutic care by providing assistance with activities of daily living (i.e.

hygiene, feeding, mobility, elimination, and simple physical/respiratory/occupational/speech therapy). 


* Maintains clean and safe work environment         


* Applies standard precautio...