Nurse Extern (PCA)*

Job description

Job Summary: The Nurse Extern (PCA) performs age-specific (adolescent, young adult) and developmentally appropriate patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) preceptor in the fast paced environment; performs only those duties/skills previously learned in nursing school with proof of competency; follows Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH), a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic medical center with level one trauma designation, policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines designated by the Board of Registered Nurses for work-study courses. Assists RN preceptor in performing the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) in a dynamic environment and in accordance with LLUCH's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve proficient individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support as needed. Maintains open communication with RN preceptor, takes directions well and follows through with assignments. Keeps RN preceptor informed regarding patient requests and status, reporting patient observations indicating complicat...