Student Nurse Tech Extern, NSPP, PRN, Variable

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

• Performs basic nursing care and selected procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) to include but not limited to basic blood glucose collection, coughing/deep breathing, incentive spirometer, pulse ox and oxygen setup, suction setup, dressing changes, recognition of life-threatening conditions with initial response, reporting, emptying, and measuring drainage equipment and documents.

• Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding.  Duties include but not limited to assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.  Assists patients with needs related to personal hygiene.  Duties include but are not limited to bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair and washing hands.

• Assists patients with needs related to ambulation.  Duties include but are not limited to dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the RN.

• Accurately completes and documents patient vital signs.  Duties include but are not limited to assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETCO2.  Reports abnormal values to the RN.

• Meets patients’ needs related to elimination.  Duties include but are not limited to assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using a urinal.  Accurately monitors inputs and outputs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent.

• Must currently be enrolled in good standing in an accredited Nursing Program (RN).

• Successful completion of the following: Nursing Foundations/Fundamentals course AND a course that focuses on the Care of the Adult or equivalent course material.

• Must be currently enrolled in a course that focuses on the Complex Care of the Adult or equivalent course material.

• Experience - No previous experience

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Healthcare provider certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA