Nurse Extern II - Med Surg - Winter 2026 & Spring 2027 Grads - Baycare Medical Center
About The Position
This position is for individuals graduating in Winter 2026 and Spring 2027. The Nurse Extern II role involves assisting the Registered Nurse in patient care activities, including daily living tasks, vital signs, and blood glucose monitoring. The extern collaborates with the Registered Nurse in developing and evaluating care plans, demonstrating delegation skills, and administering medications under supervision. The role also requires managing an increased patient load, incorporating time management principles, and accurately collecting and synthesizing patient data. In emergency situations, the extern participates in activities they are knowledgeable and skilled in, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position involves patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring physical exertion and proper technique. The extern must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care and principles of growth and development.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved BSN program in Nursing.
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Clinical
- Successful completion of a Pharmacological Concepts course
- Must have functional vision and hearing.
Responsibilities
- Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring.
- Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences.
- Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse.
- Develops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit.
- Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The level of clinical judgment and proficiency of skill must be evaluated prior to medication administration.
- Manages an increased number of patients and incorporates principles of time management into shift routine.
- Demonstrates an ability to collect and synthesize relevant patient data accurately identifying patient status and needs.
- In emergency situations and under appropriate supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in activities they have demonstrated knowledge and skill in.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
