New Grad Extern, Nights
- Req. Number: 6028
- Address: 7700 University Dr
- City, State: West Chester, OH
- Posted Date: 3/9/2023
Job Description
New Graduate Extern, Nights, Step Down Unit
UC Health is hiring a New Graduate Extern for the Step Down Unit for the Night shift at West Chester Hospital .
The ICU New Graduate Extern will support West Chester Hospital 's Step Down Unit in delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care, and according to policy and procedures.
About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.
West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
The New Graduate Extern is a recent graduate of a nursing program and is awaiting to take and pass the licensure exam by the Ohio Board of Nursing to place them in a Registered Nurse position. The New Graduate will receive precepted training and experience that will assist with successful licensure examination and eventual transition to RN duties. The New Graduate will also perform non-nursing aspects of patient care as assigned or delegated by the supervising RN.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Hours: 24 Hours/Week
Shift: Nights
Join our team as a New Graduate Extern in our Step Down Unit and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
New Graduate Extern, Nights, Step Down Unit
UC Health is hiring a New Graduate Extern for the Step Down Unit for the Night shift at West Chester Hospital .
The ICU New Graduate Extern will support West Chester Hospital 's Step Down Unit in delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care, and according to policy and procedures.
About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.
West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
The New Graduate Extern is a recent graduate of a nursing program and is awaiting to take and pass the licensure exam by the Ohio Board of Nursing to place them in a Registered Nurse position. The New Graduate will receive precepted training and experience that will assist with successful licensure examination and eventual transition to RN duties. The New Graduate will also perform non-nursing aspects of patient care as assigned or delegated by the supervising RN.
- Engages in population-appropriate communication.
- Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
- Supports implementation of the plan of care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Observes for changes in patient condition, and report these to the licensed nurse.
- Collects clinical data, records these findings in the patient's medical record, and reports.
- deviations or significant changes to the licensed nurse.
- Performs treatments and procedures as delegated by the licensed nurse after successful demonstration of competence.
- Responds appropriately during medical emergencies; initiates CPR, and assists in obtaining equipment and supplies.
- Reinforces education by the RN/LPN on the use of clinical equipment.
- Reinforces teaching provided by the RN and other disciplines.
- Communicates patient observations to the licensed nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Orients patients and visitors to room/unit and updates the whiteboards appropriately.
- Communicates data to the licensed nurse regarding measurements and patient data.
- Documents and communicates with the licensed nurse treatments and procedures performed under the scope of delegation.
- Responds to and utilizes nurse call system.
- Reception and phone duties, as directed.
- Retrieves information from the computer.
- Facilitates the maintenance of a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and coworkers.
- Removes equipment when no longer in use to the appropriate area for cleaning.
- Re-orders and stocks materials as necessary.
- Reports maintenance issues.
- Other duties as delegated.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of Nursing School (ASN, BSN, or MSN)
- Prior experience as an unlicensed assistive personnel in Patient Care Services, preferred
- BLS Certification is required.
Hours: 24 Hours/Week
Shift: Nights
Join our team as a New Graduate Extern in our Step Down Unit and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
