Nurse Extern Program 2024

　　Program dates: 6/3-8/3/2024

　　Extern Orientation: June 3-7

　　1st Unit Rotation – June 9-July 6

　　2nd Unit Rotation – July 7 – August 3

　　9- week program

　　8- week preceptor clinical experience (2, 4- week rotations)

　　4- day hospital orientation

　　1:1 experienced RN preceptor.

　　36 hours per week (Day, evenings and nights - including weekends and holidays (will follow preceptor schedule)

　　Paid clinical experience

　　PA Child Abuse & FBI fingerprint clearances required

　　At completion of program, students may have the ability to continue employment in a Nursing Assistant capacity by working a minimum of 12 hours per month OR continuing in the Extended Extern Program working a minimum of 8 hours per 2 weeks (24 hours/ 6 weeks)

　　optional - can take up to 36 hours/ 1 week off during program (unpaid)

　　York Hospital Nursing supports the mission and vision through a centralized department of nursing. We strive to be the best in the eyes of our patients, family, staff, and community by providing safe, evidence based practice leading to exemplary outcomes. Each professional nurse accepts the accountability and responsibility for his/her professional practice by fostering an environment that supports leading change, responding to the healthcare needs of our community and advancing health. Nurses at YH are lifelong learners who value continued professional development and education. They are role models in honesty, responsibility, upholding human dignity, ease of human suffering and equality of all patients. Helping others in need and improving the quality of life for all is the act of behaving in a manner defined by the profession. YH nurses are active participants in decisions about patient care and nursing practice, and commit to upholding professional nursing standards at local, state and national levels.

　　Job Description:

　　Under supervision of the registered nurse, and as a fully functioning member of the patient care team, provides direct care to patients by performing a variety of duties, including assisting with data collection, provision of care, completion of selected therapeutic interventions, and documentation of care provided for a specified group of patients.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Provides information needed by the registered nurse to coordinate the care and discharge planning for the patient and family.

　　Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.

　　Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.

　　Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.

　　Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, pain, and department-specific requirements.

　　Performs selected procedures if demonstrated competency during formal Nurse Extern Program (If Nurse Extern Program completed at medical facility other than York Hospital, skills checklist/competency verification must be provided), such as catheterization, nasogastric tube insertion and care, wound care, administration of tube feedings, enema administration and ostomy care.

　　Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.

　　Performs EKGs and Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemoccult and specific gravity testing.

　　Runs special errands as required. Responds to light calls.

　　Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.

　　Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.

　　Must meet the following criteria: o Currently enrolled in an accredited BSN, ADN, or diploma program o Must be in senior year; graduating Fall/Winter 2024 or Spring/Summer 2025

　　Must submit the following as an attachment in addition to the online application: o Cover letter and professional resume

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