Employer: UW Health
Position Title: Professional Nurse Intern Student
Additional Information: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/uwhealthnorthernillinois?utm_medium=jobboard&utm_source=indeed#/job/15040
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assists in providing direct care for a select group of patients. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy, objectives and hospital initiatives. Performs selected cross-trained skills, treatments and procedures specific to department for patients, including EKG and /or monitoring. Updates RN with timely information regarding status of patient in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements. |
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Must be currently enrolled or completed an approved Nursing Program. |
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Annual CPR certification required and must be obtained within 90 days of hire. |
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Successful completion of clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Ability to clearly communicate in English both verbally and in writing and effectively interact with patients, staff and community resources. |
- Under the direction of an RN contributes to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of a plan of nursing care. Provides care and education incorporating age-specific, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient and significant other into the plan of care.
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- In collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team participates in nursing care conferences.
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- Assists in maintaining a therapeutic environment establishing appropriate relationships with patients, visitors and staff and promoting safety and infection control procedures.
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- Assists the RN with general nursing care on selected patients following established protocols.
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- Accurately documents pertinent observations of patient’s condition and care in the medical record, maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.
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- Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.
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