Nurse Extern II
About The Position
The Nurse Extern II position is intended for nursing students in an accredited School of Nursing. This position provides the chance to work alongside RNs in a variety of healthcare settings, earning invaluable experience and skills that will enhance nursing knowledge and prepare you for a profession as a registered nurse. You will assist with providing direct patient care, including treatments and diagnostic studies as directed by a registered nurse. Provide other support services, dictated by patient needs, as a care delivery team member. Utilize effective and appropriate communication styles. And support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing
- completion of sophomore year or equivalent if enrolled in a diploma, ADN, or fast track program, or may be graduates of a nursing program that have not obtained a Temporary Practice Permit
- Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
- Successful completion of orientation.
- Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
- Basic computer skills.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
Responsibilities
- Provides care to and related activities for designated patients using a patient/family centered approach and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Employs astute observational skills and properly communicates findings, changes, or problems to the RN.
- Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
- Functions as a department team member to support unit-based patient experience goals, as well as hospital goals and objectives.
- Demonstrates team building skills by participating in the orientation of new staff as assigned.
- Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.
- Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
- Completes quality control checks on designated unit equipment, if applicable.
- Conducts patient rounds as assigned, anticipates patient needs, and answers/responds to patient call light or pages promptly.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
