Nurse Extern II Med Surg Contingent Days
About The Position
DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital known for clinical expertise and innovative research, with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure. The Nurse Extern II (NE II) is a member of the patient care services team whose primary responsibilities include technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care. The NE II works under the supervision of a registered nurse, who delegates tasks according to patient needs and the NE II’s skills and abilities. The NE II reports deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. The Nurse Extern II is assigned to an experienced RN each shift and assists with patient care activities such as activities of daily living (ADLs), taking vital signs, ambulation, and other duties within the scope of a patient care technician or equivalent. The assigned RN instructs and mentors the NE II in the clinical area and provides ongoing feedback. Specific care tasks may vary by unit or service line based on the patient population.
Requirements
- Applicants may apply starting six months before graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must pass all senior courses to remain in the program.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Complete tasks delegated by the RN based on patient needs and the NE II’s skills and abilities.
- Report deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.
- Assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation, and other duties within the scope of a patient care technician or equivalent.
- Work with an experienced RN each shift, receiving instruction, mentoring, and ongoing feedback.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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