NURSE EXTERN - 6 Main Med-Surg

All shifts. Hours: Varies Minimum 4 shifts per 4 week schedule (32 hours)Under the direction of the Registered Nurse Preceptor,theNurse Extern's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, utilization of the nursing process in the provision of care, communicating with all members of the health care team to assure patient goals are being met and coordinated, providing excellent customer service while supporting the patients and families physical and emotional health.EducationMinimum:Currently enrolled in a Registered Nurse Program approved by a State Board of Nursing:BSN Program. A student must be entering their senior year and have completed at least the medical/surgical clinical component of his/her educational experience.Diploma/Associate Program - A student entering their final year of nursing school.Must present proof of continued enrollment and passing grade in nursing classes each semester until graduation andis in good academic standing.Preferred:N/ARegistration/Certification/Licensure:Healthcare Provider CPRExperienceMinimum:None.Preferred:None.Other Requirements:Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications.Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.Status:Non-ExemptPhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.Non-Material HandlingStanding** Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENTWalking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANTSitting* - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONALStooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONALBending* - To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENTTwisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENTClimbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONALLadders* To ascend and descend ladders - N/AStairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONALReaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANTReaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENTGrasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENTFinger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANTSeeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANTRepetitive Lower Extremity Use* Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing ** To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from theperson.FREQUENT20# - 50#Pulling ** To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards theperson.OCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift ** Floor to WaistOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift* - Waist to shoulderFREQUENTUp to 20#Lift* - Shoulder to overheadFREQUENTUp to 20#Carrying ** To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)FREQUENTUp to 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone* N/AWorking in cramped quarters* OCCASIONALConstant interruptions ** FREQUENTWorking with hands in water ** FREQUENTUse of power tools* N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding* N/AExposure to vibration* N/AExposure to dust* N/AExposure to noise (constant)* OCCASIONALExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)* N/AExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing* N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces* OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils* N/AExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) ** OCCASIONALWorking with bloodborne pathogens ** OCCASIONALCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysicalDemandMetLevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary toLight0 - 3.5Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium3.6 - 6.3House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf(carrying clubs).Heavy to VeryHeavy> 6.4Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailinghay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As relates to this position:Sedentary to Light - N/AMedium * - FREQUENTHeavy to Very Heavy - N/A