Summer Nurse Extern (temp 48hrs)

The Nurse Extern program in collaboration with Sauk Valley Community College nursing course, NRS051 - Integration to Nursing Practice, will allow nursing students with an opportunity to work directly with mentoring RNs, facilitating the student's ability to experience real-world patient care. Nurse Externs will gain skills in patient assessment, prioritization, team collaboration, and provision of care within their scope.

Summer Nurse Externship - Mon, Tues, Wed each week. (48 hrs per pay pd) Begins first week of June, ends last week of July for total of 8 weeks. Pay rate is $15/hr.

• Completion of one year of Registered Professional Nurse training at an approved, accredited school with clinical rotations in an acute care setting
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Assistant training program
• Must be eligible on the Illinois Nurse Aide Registry
• Documentation of the successful completion of an approved Nursing Assistant competency examination and subsequent licensure
• Current CPR required

The following section contains standards of behavior for which all employees are responsible. Standards of behavior that are noted as Needs Improvement require an action plan for improvement.

• Communication Uses the best method of communication for the issue at hand. Is a good communicator both orally and written. Responds in a timely manner to telephone calls, emails, etc. Does not speak unkindly in regards to coworkers or other departments. Keeps supervisor informed of situations within the department and the organization.
• Professionalism - Consistently has a positive attitude and is upbeat and positive, greets others, smiles and makes eye contact. Shows a sense of ownership in all they do. Accepts change well and adapts to new situations. Goes beyond patient/customer expectations.
• Customer Service Consistently provides competent care being efficient in tasks/resources. Focuses on improving results. Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to serving the customer as the most important part of the health care chain, providing prompt care and apologizing for delays.
• Privacy /Confidentiality Has received training, knows and meets all job-relevant standards related to HIPAA and Security. Respects the privacy of patients and their families, coworkers, and KSB Hospital. Follows the policy for release of information.
• Safety Has received training, know and meets all job relevant standards related to OSHA, Fire, Safety and Utilities, Security, Emergency Preparedness, etc. Complies with all safety policies using proper tools in order to provide a safe work environment. Wears ID Badge at all times. When lifting heavy items always use proper lifting techniques. Addresses Employee/Patient incidents promptly, identifies and mitigates risks, follows Hand Hygiene guidelines, medication reconciliation (if applicable), and ventilator use (if applicable) all in accordance with KSB policies.
• Teamwork Works well with other members of his/her department to promote a team effort for the good of the departments functions. Recognizes and rewards success.
• Required In-Services all applicable required in-services have been completed for the evaluation year.