Student Nurse Intern Program
Company: Lowell General Hospital
Location: Lowell
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
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Job Profile Summary ----This role focuses on providing professional
and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with
physician orders. - In addition, this role focuses on performing
the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services
to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. - Positions in
this nursing support work under the direction of physicians,
mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of
registered nurses depending on their unit. - A clinical
technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained
through a combination of vocational education, training, and
experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care
and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. - An experienced level role
requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained
through work experience and requiring vocational or technical
education. - Works under moderate supervision, works through
problems of a routine nature, but may at times require
interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and
communicates information that requires some explanation or
interpretation. - -Job Overview -Under the supervision of nursing
clinical staff, performs various clinical, administrative services
in - designated area according to the policies, procedures,
philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. - Works
cooperatively within department and other services to create a
system of quality health care. - -Job Description -Minimum
Qualifications: -1. High school diploma or equivalent -2. Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent -3. Successful completion of
courses in EKG and Phlebotomy (only for Critical Care and ED) -4.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification -5. One (1) years experience
in health care or nursing services - -Preferred Qualifications: -1.
Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services -
-Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities
listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work
and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. - Other duties
and responsibilities may be assigned. - -1. Assists with any
examinations, procedures, tests, treatments that have been taught
through formal training which main include: Using glucometer, hoyer
lift, obtaining vital signs, urinalysis, blood glucose,
microalbumin, and A1C. - Takes vital signs and weights. -2. Assists
patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a manner which
maintains patient privacy and safety. - Prepares patients for
meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary. - Responds
to call lights in a timely manner. - Assists with ambulation and/or
transfers. -3. Provides complete hygienic care to patients which
may include distributing linens, making beds, changing linens,
changing briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters. Administers
cleansing enemas. -4. Applies principles of prevention to maintain
skin integrity and skeletal muscular alignment. Changes simple dry
sterile dressings. - -5. Assists self-care Ostomy patients with
pouching and preventative skin care. -6. Prepares and administers
hot and cold applications including sitz bath, soaks and packs. -7.
Applies supportive appliances, i.e. slings, ace bandages, elastic
stockings and binders, when appropriate. -8. Obtains, documents and
reconciles allergy and medication lists. -9. Collects and prepares
specimens and relevant documentation for transportation to off-site
laboratory, assuring accuracy in labeling and documenting. - Update
and reconcile all lab results in EMR. - -10. Monitors and
replenishes medical supplies. - Cleans and sterilizes instruments
and maintains diagnostic equipment. - Arranges for any
replacement/upgrades to all medical devices. -11. Assists with
medical, office, or clinical staff with clerical support necessary
to ensure efficient practice procedures which may include: greeting
patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, taking
messages and patient mailings. - -12. Assists and provides
assistance to other employed physician practices as required and
will perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.
-13. Performs patient care according to nursing direction, rehab
schedule and discharge plan. Reports any observed change in
patient's conditions or behavior promptly to RN/LPN. Reports
patient complaints or problems to the assigned nurse at appropriate
intervals during the shift -14. Transports patient to
procedures/discharge within hospital as directed. - Acts as a
Safety Sitter when needed. - -Physical Requirements: - -1. Lifting
up to 30-35 lbs and turning patients. - Prolonged standing and
walking. - Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling,
sitting, kneeling, and squatting. -2. Manual dexterity using fine
hand manipulation for performing procedures to operate computer
keyboard. -3. Requires ability to see computer screen, read
reports, and perform assistance in procedures with accuracy. -4.
Requires ability to hear patients. - -Skills & Abilities: -1.
Ability ro read, write, and comprehend medical terminology. -2.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. -3. Able to work
with detailed, confidential material. -4. Computer experience. -5.
Maintains sensitivity, maturity, and flexibility in coping with
difficult situations. -6. Able to work with all levels of staff
including members of hospital departments, physicians, vendors,
patients, and members of the community. -7. Demonstrates knowledge
of proper body mechanics. - -
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
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