The extern performs skilled clinical duties, patient assessments, and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. They also contribute to care planning, patient education, and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with nursing standards.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and maintain good standing throughout their progression. A high school diploma and current BLS certification are required.
Key skills
Patient assessmentClinical data collectionPatient careVital sign monitoringPOC testingPatient educationDocumentationInfection preventionMobility assistanceBLS certificationNursing standardsProfessional development
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Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is a 235-bed multi-campus health care system in Kingman, Arizona that employs over 1,900 employees, 150 volunteers, and 270 physicians/allied health professionals. KRMC is the largest provider of health and wellness services in northwestern Arizona. It is home to an advanced imaging center, cancer center, cardiovascular center, rehabilitation and balance center, wound care center, sleep disorders center, acute rehabilitation specialty hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, hospice home, and beautiful wellness center. KRMC is also a teaching hospital offering residencies in emergency medicine and family medicine. The hospital received the Arizona Innovation Award for its efforts to proactively enhance healthcare in a rural community. The hospital’s vision is to provide the region's best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Cf0-x4kS4
Position Title: Nurse Dev & Nurse TPP
Position Code: TPP-XXXX
Department: Nursing /Education
Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No
Reports to: Department Manager/Director
Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in
such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality
health systems in the country.
The primary purpose of the Nursing Transition to Practice Program (TPP) position
is to allow the student to perform skilled clinical duties, as specified, and as
defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Key Responsibilities
All Levels / All Students:
* Performs patient assessments, collects basic clinical data, monitors patient
status, and obtains specimens in accordance with nursing standards under the
direct supervision of an RN.
* Collaborates under the supervision of an RN to identify patient care needs,
develop care plans, and implement appropriate interventions and patient
education.
* Provides direct patient care and assists with activities of daily living,
restorative care, and therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery
and well-being.
* Monitors patient responses to treatment, promptly reports changes in
condition to the supervising RN, and contributes to patient safety and
quality outcomes.
* Maintains accurate and timely documentation, follows organizational policies
and infection prevention practices, ensures a safe care environment, and
adheres to Arizona State Board of Nursing and KRMC requirements.
* Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of
department and organization.
Level I: First Semester Students
* Vital sign monitoring.
* POC testing.
* Hourly rounding.
* Patient ADLS (activities of daily living), mobility assistance.
* Documenting care in EHR and reporting findings to supervising RN.
* Performs specific skills under the supervising RN and as validated by the
hospital.
* Active participation in professional development workshops as provided by
program.
* Employee duties as assigned and per training in ancillary support areas and
nursing units.
Level II: Second Semester Students
* Continued active participation in professional development workshops as
provided by program.
* All duties of Level I and other duties as assigned by nursing/clinical area.
Level III: Third Semester Students
* Performs all duties of a Level II but may be paired with an RN to provide
full patient care and assessment under the direction and supervision of
assigned supervising RN.
* With assigned supervising RN, manage a full patient load and assist with
specific tasks.
* Active participation in program directed professional development
workshops/career planning activities.
Level IV: Fourth Semester Students
* With assigned supervising RN, manage a full patient load and assist with
specific tasks.
Active participation in professional development workshops and career planning
activities as directed by program and in preparation for transition to RN
position.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Level I:
* Must provide proof of enrollment in 1st semester of an accredited nursing
school (RN) program.
* Maintains nursing school skills checklist on file with hospital.
Level II:
* Provide proof of completion of 1st semester of nursing school program.
* Must maintain good standing and enrollment in nursing program and progression
through the program.
* Maintains nursing school skills checklist on file with hospital.
Level III:
* Completion of 2nd semester of RN school.
* In good standing as a 3rd semester RN student.
* Maintain nursing school skills checklist on file with hospital.
Level IV:
* Completion of 3rd semester of RN school.
* In good standing as a 4th (or Senior depending on program) semester RN
student.
* Maintain nursing school skills checklist on file with hospital.
Certification: Current BLS through the American Red Cross or American Heart
Association.
Licensure: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A
Preferences
Education: N/A
Experience: N/A
Certification: N/A
Licensure: N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to
blood, body fluids or tissues.
Other potential hazard(s): Potential exposure to chemical, biological, and
radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.
Work Requirements
* Requires the sensory ability to distinguish clinical changes in patient skin,
fluids, and diagnostic indicators, with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
* Consistently demonstrations behaviors and professionalism that align with the
TPP and KHI’s Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values.
* Must be able to lift 50-70 pounds, assist in a combined lift to 300 pounds,
and walk 3 miles per shift.
* Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
* Able to sit, stand, walk 3-5 hours/day; bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for
duration of shift
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the
essential job duties this position will perform. Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or
without notice.
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