SOAR Nurse Externship Program (RN Student - June 2024 Cohort)
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary**June Cohort starts 6/4/24. This program provides
continuous employment until graduation from RN Program. If you are
looking for a summer only externship, please search for Req 143548
on our career webpage ** Through staffing office deployment,
support nurses and other medical staff in caring for patients in a
safe, compassionate manner a minimum of three (3) hours a week.
Nurse Externs observe, document and communicate needs, concerns,
and patient status changes to health care team promptly in various
roles and departments throughout the organization. Provide
emotional support, education and guidance to patients during their
hospital stay. Under the direction of the registered nurse or
healthcare team member assists with nursing practice interventions.
Provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative
approach to patient care. Acts as a role model for excellence in
customer service. Promotes positive patient outcomes through
inquiry and evidence-based practice.
- Provide basic patient care including activities of daily
living
- Aids patient care team in collection of patient data and
specimens. Reporting irregularities to the primary nurse. May
participate in Interdisciplinary rounds (IDR)
- Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens and processes
specimens
- Obtains and records heath, weights, vital signs, including
pulse oximetry and pain level and I&O
- Communicates patient status and reports changes in patient
condition to licensed professional.
- Aids patient care team by performing and explaining designated
patient care procedures:
- Performs and educates patient regarding purpose of incentive
spirometry.
- Transport patients.
- Preps patient for diagnostic tests
- May preform communication liaison duties for daily patient
communications with family.
- Answers telephone promptly using excellent Customer Service
skills.
- Answers patient call light
- Assist with vaccine administrations
- Maintains and cleans equipment
- Communicates patient and family requests to appropriate
personnel immediately after receipt of request.
- Responds and carries out patient and family requests when
appropriate.
- Coordinates equipment/supply needs in collaboration with supply
management personnel.Minimum QualificationsEducation: High school
diploma or equivalent education required and currently enrolled in
a ASN or BSN program Experience: Completion one adult care clinical
rotation.Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP complete within 90 days of hire
and maintains throughout employment.Other minimum qualifications:
Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation
for position.About CarilionThis is Carilion Clinic ...An
organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected
and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health
system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that
is always learning, never discouraged and forever
curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust
system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers,
Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences,
multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion
School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can
make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly,
make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people
are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition
Number: 143702 Employment Status: Flex Location: CRMH - Carilion
Roanoke Memorial Hospital Shift: Variable Hours Shift Details:
Various ShiftsRecruiter: EMILY F ALLEN Recruiter Phone: Recruiter
Email: This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation
happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A
not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and
partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never
discouraged and forever curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you
will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3
trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and
Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research
Institute.Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new
discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a
place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good.
Make your tomorrow with us. Equal Opportunity
EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityCarilion Clinic is a
drug-free workplace.Please see job descriptionPI239413271
Keywords: Carilion Clinic, Roanoke , SOAR Nurse Externship Program (RN Student - June 2024 Cohort), Healthcare , Roanoke, Virginia
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