Clinical Nurse Extern

Virginia Hospital Center • Arlington, VA

333d

About The Position

The Nurse Extern (NE) works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the NE performs a variety of routine duties involving the care of patients including performing direct patient care or activities of daily living, observing changes in the status of patients, providing a clean and safe environment, transporting patients, and other related duties. The Nurse Extern must be empathetic and have good communication and nursing skills to care for patients. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of both fundamentals of nurse coursework and clinical rotation.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care or activities of daily living under supervision.
• Observe changes in the status of patients.
• Provide a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED