Nurse Extern - 4W Surgery - PRN - Augusta, GA

Wellstar is seeking a Nurse Extern for the 4W Surgery unit in Augusta, GA. This is a PRN (as-needed) position supporting licensed nursing staff in providing patient care and service. As an unlicensed staff member, you will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with a variety of basic to intermediate level nursing care activities that contribute to patient comfort and safety. You will work directly with a nursing preceptor and help manage their patient load.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, you will perform tasks including:

• Vital signs monitoring
• AM/PM care
• I&O measurement
• Tube feedings (bolus, gravity, pump)
• Simple dressing changes
• Post mortem care
• Pin care for orthopedic patients
• Ostomy care
• Discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters
• Urine collection
• Phlebotomy
• Capillary blood glucose monitoring
• Specimen collection
• Finger and heel sticks as required by a registered nurse
• Tracheostomy care (unit dependent)
• Discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines (unit dependent)
• In-line suctioning of ventilator patients (unit dependent)
• Ensuring laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to appropriate departments
• Assisting in coordination of unit activities to ensure patients' needs are met efficiently
• Serving as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray
• Responding promptly and appropriately to emergency situations
• Providing input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent patient and family information to the appropriate nurse
• Providing safe transportation to ancillary departments while utilizing hand-off communications
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma (general) or GED (general)
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals
• Active enrollment in a BSN program
• Less than one year of experience
• All certifications required upon hire unless otherwise stated

Schedule

• Various shifts (United States of America)
• PRN (as-needed) position