Nurse Extern- Cardiovascular / Per Diem

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program with completion of the program within 12 months from hire. Nurse Extern required to graduate from Nursing program and pass NCLEX within 3 months of graduation from accredited program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current BLS issued through American Heart Association is required.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical reports, charts, etc.
• Ability to write concise reports
• Ability to handle a high level of stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions
• Computer skills required to enter data and generate reports.

HOSPITAL EXPANDED DUTIES TRAINING:

• Peripheral intravenous access and removal
• Recording of I&Os
• Foley Catheter insertion and removal
• NG insertion and removal
• Suture/Staple removal
• Unit appropriate POCT
• Bedside monitoring, CR,Telemetry, Telesitter, Capnography, Oximetry
• As appropriate:
  
  
  
  • Basic Dysrythmia Course
  • De-Escalation Training
  
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Reports directly Nurse Manager or designee for essential job duties and day-to-day responsibilities.

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogens - B

Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities around patient care. Exposure to x-rays and infectious diseases such as hepatitis-B and AIDS. In addition, may be subject to varying unpredictable situations such as violence from mentally unstable patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking, kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients.