Registered Nurse Intern Prn Ortho
** ** ** Capital Regional is a 266-bed acute-care hospital thatoffers 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties including; aPediatric ER, Senior Care ER and an Express Care ER. Offerings also include aBariatric Center, Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Centerw/PCI, Comprehensive Breast Center, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center,Orthopedic Center, Physical Therapy Services, Seniors First, Sleep Center,Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Wound Healing Center, Network-of-CareAffiliated Physician Practices, and more. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the NurseExtern performs unit support activities as assigned.** * Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process * Participates and cooperates in the unit based Quality Improvement processes * Supports, maintains and provides an environment which is supportive of quality patient care through effective use of resources and personnel * Practices endorses and provides customer service skills to patients visitors, physician and staff * Demonstrates knowledge and respect of patients rights to privacy and protection of patient confidentiality * With the RN plans and implements patient care and teaching based on a total assessment and the age of the patient * With the RN evaluates and documents patient response; monitors and recognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status; takes appropriate action based on assessment of the patient * Regular, punctual and dependable attendance * Does not administer any medications Experience required orpreferred: * Completion of first semester of an accredited RN program required * Acute care experience preferred * Reads and writes English with the basic skills necessary to transcribe physician's orders * Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, family, internal and external partners' needs * Basic computer skills * Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, 35 pounds frequently and 15 pounds constantly * RN graduates who do not pass Boards mayalso be placed in a nurse extern position for up to six months Licensure/Certification: * BLS required **Primary Location: **United States-Florida-Tallahassee-Capital Regional Medical Center **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Nursing Support **Organization: **HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA **Schedule: **PRN/Per Diem **Job Type: **Standard