Nurse Extern ICU (PRN) Day Shift

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

1d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Directly Observes nursing care provided by an R.N. partner. Performs assigned patient care based on validated skills achieved in clinical/lab courses within his/her school of nursing. Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital. Senior Nursing student looking to bridge until and onboard early while finishing their nursing program. Student Nurse Extern Incentives to Accelerate your Entry into Practice: Student Nurse Extern to New Graduate Nurse Start your journey as a Student Nurse Extern and be eligible for guaranteed senior practicum placement and a new graduate nurse position. Senior Practicum Placement- priority placement for senior practicum if candidate is enrolled in an affiliated School of Nursing that requires a senior practicum placement. Automatic consideration for a New Graduate Nurse position during final semester of nursing program. Upon graduation transition into pre-NCLEX New Graduate role and be eligible to participate in the nurse residency program, nursing internships and other new graduate transition to practice offerings. Following successful completion of the NCLEX exam (National Council Licensure Examination) and licensure, transfer to a RN New Graduate position.

Requirements

Current CNA license with the State of Maryland (Required)
CPR for Healthcare Providers prior to start of externship
Current enrollment in a School of Nursing and entering last year of program
Maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA cumulative
Completion of at least one Medical/Surgical clinical rotation (Required)

Responsibilities

Collects and labels specimens
Maintains effectiveness and efficiency of medical/surgical supplies and equipment
Performs non-complex diagnostic tests under RN supervision
Cleans and maintains all equipment used during patient care
Performs post-mortem care according to HCH policy & procedure
Cleans, organizes and ensures safety of the clinical environment
Maintains supplies and other hospital resources.
Provides services to enhance patient comfort, support and safety
Performs simple therapeutic tasks
Performs, under RN supervision, all patient care and related activities in a safe and timely manner according to HCH standards
Reports all pertinent patient care information to appropriate multi-disciplinary care team
Documents appropriate information in patient medical record as necessary
Answers telephone and patient call lights
Observes RN partner in his/her daily interactions.