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Nationwide Children's Hospital is offering an exciting and competitive summer program for baccalaureate nursing students. The 12-week Summer Nurse Extern Program provides students: Temporary employment as a patient care assistant An assigned RN preceptor Three 8-hour educational workshops Opportunity for future career development Program Dates* May 6 - August 9, 2024 Orientation: 4-hour evening orientation: May 6 through 10 Workshops: May 29, June 18, July 23 Graduation: August 7 * Attendance is required at all events Required Selection Criteria Enrollment in nationally accredited (ACEN or CCNE) BSN program Junior standing with graduation in 2025 3.0 GPA or above (unofficial transcript required) At least two excellent references from recent clinical instructors Must be able to attend required orientation, all 3 required workshops, and graduation. Applications Applications will be accepted October 2, 2023 through December 1, 2023. Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we will be unable to contact applicants who are not extended an offer to interview. Questions? Contact Kimberly Holloway at Kimberly.Holloway@nationwidechildrens.org. Manage Your Subscription This message was sent to snbbow@gmail.com from announcements@hbcuconnect.com HBCU CONNECT 750 Cross Pointe Rd. Suite Q Columbus, Ohio 43230 From the website Patient Care Assistant - Summer Nurse Extern Program Posted Date2 months ago(10/2/2023 9:53 AM) Requisition ID 2023-46583 Category Nursing Support Overview The Summer Nurse Extern program provides the following: 12 week program providing temporary employment as a Patient Care Assistant; 24 hours of educational activities; an assigned RN preceptor; and an opportunity for future career development. Responsible for performing basic supportive care to specified patients/families under the direction and supervision of an RN/Care Manager/Preceptor. Collects, documents, and reports data to the RN/Care Manager but does not interpret data. Demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate care and service for pediatric patients from birth to 21 years, and selected adults. This program runs May 6, 2024 - August 9, 2024. The application deadline is December 8, 2023. Requirements: Must be a junior standing with graduation in 2025, in an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE) with at least two clinicals completed. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Must attach a 250 word essay to your resume detailing why you want to be a part of the Summer Nurse Extern program at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Must be able to attend required orientation, all three workshops and graduation. Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? Why Nationwide Children’s Hospital The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities Clinical 1. Collects, documents, and reports the following data: a. Vital signs Temperature (oral, axillary, rectal); pulse (apical and radial); respirations; blood pressure or mean arterial pressure using the non-invasive automatic blood pressure machine. b. Heights, weights, head circumference and abdominal girth. c. Oxygen saturation. d. In the outpatient setting, completes screening questions, transcribing patient or families responses into the medical record such as :i. Allergies ii. Pain iii. Psychosocial iv. Cultural v. Nutrition 2. Provides basic supportive care: a. Hygiene: (bath, shampoos, mouth care). b. Bed making and keeping patient room clean and orderly c. Nutrition:Oral feedings; gravity tube feedings (G-tube, OG or NG-- placement must be checked by a RN or LPN prior to initiation of feeding using an OG or NG tube). When using an enteral feeding pump, the Summer Nurse Extern can fill the bag and prime the tubing. The LPN or RN must set the rate and initiate the feeding. Measures intake. Delivers and collects meal trays and record I & O, calorie counts. d. Mobility: Assists with transfer (wheelchair, etc.) Ambulates patients. e. Elimination: Assists with urinary catheter insertion.Performs peri-care for patients with an indwelling urinary catheter per hospital policy.Empties catheter bag. Measures output (from catheter bag or collection device). Empties urine or stool. f. Provides basic skin care and applies NCH approved over the counter skin products that provide a protective barrier to prevent skin breakdown. g. Repositions patients and documents per NCH Skin Risk Protocol. h. Performs constant attendant responsibilities for patients when other alternatives are unavailable. i. Cares for patients with restraints and documents observations per policy. j. Promotes general patient safety. k. Provides post mortem care. 3. Performs the following procedures: a. Specimen collection: (urine for urinalysis and culture, stool for stool studies, sputum for culture, gastric drainage, blood by capillary puncture). b. Specimen testing per unit policy. c. Cast/traction/pin care. d. Simple (clean/non-sterile) dressing changes: band aid, established G-tube site. Covers surgical wounds for showerf. Provides established ostomy site care (change bag, clean site). e. Holds, positions patient and assists with procedures (examples: IV insertion, lumbar puncture, chest tube insertion and removal). f. Observes and reports appearance of peripheral IV site. g. Gathers/opens/sets up supplies (including sterile trays) to assist RN/Care Manager and others. h. Gathers tubing for both peripheral IVs and central venous catheters (does not include assembly, spiking bag or priming tubing). i. Observes heat or cold applications: for example heating/cooling blanket, ice packs, heat lamp. Reports observations to RN. j. Assists with prescribed respiratory therapy activities: oral and nasal bulb suctioning. k. Assists patient to cough and deep breathe (ex: spirometer) and documents. l. Assists with oxygen therapy: sets up tubing and nasal cannula/mask. m. Attaches patients to the pulse oximeter according to policy. n. Assists with prescribed physical therapy activities: (under direction of licensed physical therapist). Performs specific range of motion exercises. o. Uses approved equipment safely and appropriately. p. Transports patients to other departments/areas of the hospital (x-ray, MRI, etc) per hospital policy.: The RN/Care Manager must assess the patient to determine the appropriate level of personnel to transport the patient. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. High school graduate or equivalent GED. 2. Must be enrolled in accredited nursing program and successfully completed two clinical rotations. 3. Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 4. Basic computer skills i.e. navigation, use of mouse, keyboard. 5. Completion of orientation classes offered by Nationwide Children's Hospital Department of Professional Development and the unit/area. 6. Must demonstrate competence as defined in the Patient Care Assistant responsibilities/skills checklist in providing age appropriate care and services to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients. 7. Current CPR (BLS for Healthcare Provider required). MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Must be able to see, hear, stand, walk, speak, read, and perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide), and perform manual tasks with or without accommodation, and care for oneself with little or no difficulty. 2. Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving patients and/or equipment. 3. Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds. 4. Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet Apply Now! 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