Extern Student Nurse - Med Surg 5

CommonSpirit Health • London, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Humankindness Practiced Here! Now Accepting Applications for the Summer Nurse Extern Program at CHI Saint Joseph Health Are you a nursing student looking to gain additional hands-on experience before graduation? Our Summer Nurse Extern Program offers a unique opportunity to explore clinical practice, strengthen your skills, and prepare for your transition into professional nursing—all while embodying the core values of compassion, collaboration, and humankindness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program and successful completion of the Nursing Fundamentals 101 Course
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Completed Skills Competency Assessment
• Demonstrated career path which demonstrates progressive leadership responsibilities and project management.
• Able to work collaboratively to achieve desired department, facility and regional results.
• Skilled and articulate in both verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated abilities in clinical reasoning and problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Graduating between December 2026 and May 2027 from an accredited Program.
• Must have at least a 3.0 Cummulative GPA

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical procedures in a competent manner, following appropriate policies and procedures, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Obtains vital signs, intake and output, accuchecks and documents per unit protocol.
• Obtains blood and blood products from the blood bank.
• May assist in identifying blood before administration.
• Assists with trach care, suctioning, G-tube and feeding tube insertions and maintenance, and simple/complex dressing changes.
• Assists physician before, during, and after procedures within facility and unit guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge related to age appropriate behavior of children, adolescents, adults, and seniors to assess the growth and development of the patient.
• Provides routine and procedural hygiene needs.
• Assists in meeting patient's activity needs.
• Obtains specimens as directed.
• Assists/Performs post-mortem care.
• Provides emotional support patients and assists with monitoring recovery from any procedures.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Maintains complete patient confidentiality.
• Reports changes in patient's condition or other pertinent data to RN immediately.
• Assists with patient and family education, as appropriate.
• Attends shift huddles and in-services, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates safe and proper use of equipment.
• Uses personal protective equipment and complies with all universal precautions and blood-borne pathogens regulations.
• Cleans and checks for malfunctioning of stretchers, wheelchairs, bedside commodes, and I.V. poles according to unit protocol.
• Identifies and immediately reports any actual or potential hazard observed in the hospital environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all safety and emergency codes.
• Dresses professionally and wears name badge at all times.
• Performs AIDET before any patient and family interactions.
• Actively participates in all Nurse Extern activities.

Benefits

• Continue with us PRN after the program ends until you graduate
• Get a first look at future RN opportunities, including our New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED