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Raleigh General Hospital

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

Where We Are:

Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic, cultural, and recreational opportunities. From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions, Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants

• Professional development opportunities and CE assistance

• And much more…

Job Summary

Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care, while continuing as a Nursing Student.

Provides nursing students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an actual hospital setting.

Reports to: Department Director

Essential Functions

Performs clinical skills according to hospital policy and procedures

Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure

Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality

Demonstrates concern for patient welfare by performing activities other than primary care needs

Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures

Responds promptly to patient requests by answering call lights, greeting patients in a cheerful positive manner, answering questions or fulfilling needs and alerting Registered Nurse as necessary.

Tidies rooms, makes and changes bed linens, and ensures rooms are clean, neat, and orderly. Assists with stocking items in rooms. Sets up oxygen flow meter, humidifier, and nasal cannula as requested.

Performs courier duties to the lab and other hospital departments in order to deliver lab specimens (urine, stool, sputum), or delivery and retrieval of other requested items.

Transports patients to and from various areas as needed.

Answers phone and greets patients and visitors. Performs other related duties as assigned that will facilitate achievement of quality patient care.

Takes and records vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration), measures and records intake and output, and weights patient as assigned. Observes patient's physical appearance, attitude, response to medications and treatments, appetite, etc., and reports observations to Registered Nurse.

Performs or assists with routine procedures such as enemas, sitz baths, surgical preps, turning patients, and explains procedures to patient to facilitate understanding and reduce anxiety. Gives bedpans, urinals or assists patient to commode or bathroom.

Assists patient with meals by preparing patient's proper positioning, moving tray, and feeding patient is necessary. Ensures nourishments and water are given to patient in accordance with established schedule or as requested.

Helps patients in and out of bed and/or wheelchair. Performs back rubs, converses with patient in a positive friendly manner in order to reduce anxiety and encourage communication.

Participates in various in-service and staff activities to contribute to the on-going development of knowledge and to improve techniques.

Performs age specific patient assessment demonstrating awareness of growth and development for each age group. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific assessment, recognizing psychosocial levels and developmental patterns. Provides for age appropriate stimulation and learning needs.

Job Requirements

Minimum EducationCurrent student in final year of an Associate Degree Nursing Program or completion of 3 years of a Baccalaureate Program.

Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

BLS - to be obtained within 30 days

EEOC Statement:

Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

**Job:** **Nursing Education*

**Organization:** **Raleigh General Hospital*

**Title:** *Nurse Extern II - Educ PRN*

**Location:** *West Virginia-Beckley*

**Requisition ID:** *7418-11911*