Nurse Extern PRN Ortho

Company: North Florida Regional Medical Center
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: November 17, 2020

Job Description:

Description

SHIFT: PRN

SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

North Florida Regional Healthcare is an organization centered around the community hospitals in Gainesville, Florida -- North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC). NFRMC is a 432-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center serving North Central Florida and offering comprehensive  cardiovascular care ,  oncology ,  orthopedics ,  neurosciences ,  minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery ,  weight loss surgery and treatment ,  women’s health  and  wound therapy , among other services.

TheOrthopedic-Medical/Surgical unit consists of 47 beds located on the 7 th floor at North Florida Regional Medical Center. We are proud to serve a diversepatient population consisting of 60% Orthopedic and 40% Medical/Surgicalpatients.  Our specialty focus includes patients undergoing total jointreplacement surgery, fractures and fracture repairs, osteomyelitis and minortrauma.  We collaborate with nationally recognized orthopedic surgeonsspecializing in hip, knee, ankle and shoulder surgeries to assist patientsachieve their maximum mobility and independence.  The medical / surgicalpatients we care for have a wide variety of medical/surgical diagnoses rangingfrom minor to complex including, but not limited to: cardiac, respiratory,gastroenterology, renal disease, neuro, endocrine, behavioral health,infectious disease and the general surgery patient.  Our multidisciplinarycare team works together to coordinate individualized care and optimize patientoutcomes through evidence based practice and exceptional care.

TheOrthopedic–Med/Surg team is committed to the highest standards of nursingpractice and clinical excellence for the optimal care of our patients.  Aswe continue our journey to excellence; many nurses on our team are nationallycertified by the Orthopedic Nurse Certification Board or actively in theprocess of becoming certified.  Our unit was the first at NFRMC to berecognized for reaching the 2 year ZERO CLABSI milestone and the first toachieve the 1 year CA-UTI Free milestone.

As a member of ourOrtho family, you will find many exciting opportunities for your ownprofessional growth and development.   Our unit is unique due to thewide variety of patients we serve allowing you to develop and expand yourcritical thinking and clinical skills.  Fast paced, with the highestvolume of patient days and the shortest length of stay for 2017; leading toenhanced time management, organization and prioritization of care.  Activein shared governance and professional development; the 2018 NFRMC ProfessionalPractice and Professional Development Councils are each chaired by Orthonurses.  We also offer flexible scheduling to support our team inwork-life balance and/or the pursuit of additional education.

We are a close familythat works together to provide the highest standard of care with utmostcompassion and teamwork in a supportive, caring and nurturingenvironment.  Whether this is the beginning, middle or twilight of yournursing career – our team is AMAZING!

If you are committedto Making a Difference for your Patients – this team is for YOU!

Position Description: Working under the supervision of a nurse, the Nurse Extern performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.  The position's tasks and responsibilities include:

Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene.

Serves and collects food trays.  Assists with patient feeding.

Transports, positions  and drapes patients for exams and treatments.

Assists patients in ambulating.

Takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O.

Performs non sterile dressing changes.

Passes and collects bed pans.

Changes bed linens.

Unit Secretary duties

Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members.

Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.

Provides age and culturally appropriate care.

Orients and mentors new staff members.

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Currently enrolled in Nursing School.

Working knowledge of medical terminology required  .

BLS through American Heart Association is required.

Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

Ability to quickly make decisions to report patient condition with minimal supervision.

Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

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