? [Urgent Search] Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: This position provides the
student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a
registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing
professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on
experience will include educational sessions, job shadow, assist in
patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by
manager (see CNA position description). Responsibilities: -
Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies
with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance,
confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. - Implements
measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others. -
Follows nursing safety standards in the delivery of patient care. -
Follows approved policies and procedures for infection control. -
Follows policies and procedures for "high risk for falls" and
"restraints". - Identifies, reports, and appropriately intervenes
in safety hazards. - Practices universal precautions by appropriate
disposal of waste, hazardous waste, sharps, and wearing personal
protective equipment. - Keeps patient rooms and other common
patient areas free from potential hazards. - Respects the patient’s
right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless
obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information. - Follows
policies and procedures for "no information patients". - Awareness
of conversations held at nursing stations. - No participation in
conversations outside patient care environment. - Assists in the
provision of individualized goal directed nursing care. - Assists
in admission process; greets the patient, provides linens/gown,
orients patient to room and equipment. - Provides patient care
feedback to the team leader or other responsible person to achieve
patient care objective. - Takes vital signs on admission and at
intervals as the patient's condition warrants. - Accurately records
vital signs, intake and output and weights. - Immediately notifies
team leader of any abnormal data. - Documents clearly and concisely
on appropriate forms according to policy. - Participates in
patient/family education. - Educates patients/family on
environmental and safety policies. - Acts on direction from team
leader in regards to providing ongoing education ?nd reinforcement
of teaching plan. - Reports any identified teaching needs to the
team leader. Requirements: Education/Skills - High school diploma
or equivalent. - Currently enrolled in a nursing program or recent
graduate with pending licensure - Basic Computer Knowledge -
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - Maintain current BCLS.
Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
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