Graduate Nurse - Med/Surg (26091)

The Graduate Nurse will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, compassionate, and efficient care to patients. This position is ideal for a recent nursing graduate who is transitioning from the academic environment to clinical practice. The Graduate Nurse will be responsible for learning and applying clinical skills, understanding hospital protocols, and providing patient-centered care while gaining experience and competency in various nursing duties.

DUTIES &

Ability to follow directions and provide patient care as assigned by nurse. Able to prioritize care for optional patient outcome. Establishes good communication with other members of the health care team.

Is consistent in reporting changes in patient condition or behavior to the charge RN or other staff RN. Assists in room preparation for patient admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, emergencies or discharges. Maintains a safe environment.

Transports patients to and from various departments as requested. Provides post-mortem care. Follows hospital policies and procedures and maintains a safe environment.

Provides and assists in all aspects of personal care as: Bed Bath/Tub Bath Shampoo in tub or bed Peri care and nail care and shaving Oral Hygiene Urinal, bedpan, commode, bathroom assistance Meal preparation of patient and assistance with feeding. Provides and assists in areas of patient integumentary system: Promotes ambulation, assists patient Transfers patient safely, use of gait belt Range of motion exercises Positioning of patients every 2 hours and as needed.

Skin care Provides and assists in specialized, treatments and areas of patient care: Isolation needs recognized and addressed Soap suds, oil retention or fleets enema Colostomy care Vaginal douche Glucose testing with glucometer Ng tube equipment monitoring Understands protocol for: Vital signs T. P. R and BP – manual and automatic Post Op Vital sign routine Height and Weight Recording intake and output (I&O) Collection, labeling and transporting of specimens.

Assists patients with handling and care of clothing and other personal property including: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices. Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by: Organizing patient rooms Cleaning and stocking utility rooms Cleaning and preparing equipment for disinfection Reporting equipment that is out of order Appropriate handling of supplies and clean and dirty linen.

Keeping staff RN or Charge RN up to date on any problems. Makes frequent rounds on patients. Relays complaints or requests appropriately.

Identifies specific needs of all patient groups and can assist in their care. Seeks direction when needed. At no time administers medications to patients.

At no time changes IV equipment or discontinues saline locks. Documents all care given appropriately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record. Documents in “Real Time” at all times possible.

Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, families, visitors and other hospital personnel. Assures patient confidentiality is maintained and always acts as a patient advocate. Attends in-service education programs to learn new treatments, procedures and developmental skills.

Attends all mandatory meetings. Attends all staff meetings when able. Keeps updated by reading minutes in a timely manner when unable to attend.

Demonstrates appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. Currently enrolled in a Licensed Practical or Registered Nursing Program. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) - may become certified after hire.

Varied

2 Year Degree