Nurse Extern Neurotrauma
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Job Description
About the Company:
HCA HealthONE Swedish is part of HCA Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services. HCA HealthONE is a comprehensive healthcare system in the Rocky Mountain region, with over 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Swedish, a member of HCA HealthONE, is a 408-bed acute care hospital and a national leader in neurosciences. It is the region’s referral center for advanced stroke treatment and a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Other specialties include a robotics program, burn and reconstructive center, and oncology center. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® and invests significantly in charitable care.
Job Description:
Job Title: Nurse Extern Neurotrauma (PRN – As Needed)
As a Nurse Extern, you will deliver patient-centered care by performing delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with your Nurse Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department.
• Assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.
• Perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.
• Obtain and record patient information, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.
• Participate as an active member of the health care team and promote teamwork.
Required Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited RN school of nursing.
• Foundations/Fundamentals course completed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
