Nurse Extern - Cardiac

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager and ensure that activities of daily living are provided; including hygiene, mobility, and feeding. 
• Measure and record vital signs. Monitor and record intake and output measurement. 
• Measure oxygenation with pulse oximetry. 
• Obtain weight using standing, sling, bed, or chair scale. 
• Report patient complaints of pain. 
• Report observations of changes in patient’s conditions such as vital signs and level of consciousness to an RN in a timely manner. 
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral/denture care and shampooing. 
• Observe for changes in skin integrity and ensure that patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown. 
• Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings. 
• Apply and remove sequential-compression devices. 
• Apply and remove Buck’s traction after initial application by RN or PT. 
• Provide care, as directed by the RN according to the SKIN bundle. 
• Implement fall prevention interventions as directed by the RN. 
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum Requirements  
  • Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.). Currently enrolled in accredited registered nursing program and has completed their first clinical rotation.  
  • Licensure/Certification: Active CPR  
• Preferred Requirements  
  • Experience:   
    • Knowledge of hospital environment desired.   
    • Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred.   
    • Must be able to work variable shifts, holidays and/or weekends.   
    • Must be able to perform required duties, including lifting and transferring, using proper body mechanics.   
    • Basic computer skills  

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