The Respiratory Student Intern is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
Schedule:PRN
Shift: Various Shift
Level: 6+ years of experience
Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Respiratory Student Intern:
Collaborative
Time Efficient
Organized
Critical Thinker
Attention to Detail
Compassionate
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Job Details
Facility: Kennestone Hospital
Job Summary: The Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership. Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Service - Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment 35% Quality and Safety - Provides current clinical skill competency each semester - Perform limited respiratory care procedures - Maintain high-level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.) 35% Safe Environment - Maintain clean work environment - Clean, process, and deliver equipment - Stock equipment areas as needed 35% Required Minimum Education: High school diploma Required or equivalent. Required and Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent accepted by the Georgia Medical Board. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations. Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision-making; effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel.
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