Nurse Extern
About The Position
The Nurse Extern role gives current nursing students—traditionally between their junior and senior semesters—the opportunity to gain real-world acute care hospital experience. The role focuses on patient care, service, and excellence while assisting Registered Nurses in achieving high-quality outcomes. Nurse Externs administer nursing care under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse, acclimate to the acute care nursing setting, and participate in nursing activities previously learned or demonstrated through their nursing school curriculum. They also learn about the professional nursing role and collaboration and integration of technology and the interprofessional team.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and entering senior year.
- Completed one full clinical rotation in an acute care setting.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Ability to work 36 hours per week with no planned time off.
- One letter of recommendation from faculty or a professional is required; two are preferred.
Nice To Haves
- A second letter of recommendation from faculty or a professional.
Responsibilities
- Administer nursing care under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse.
- Acclimate to the acute care nursing setting.
- Participate in nursing activities previously learned or demonstrated as part of the nursing school curriculum.
- Learn the role of professional nursing and the collaboration and integration of technology and the interprofessional team.
- Assist Registered Nurses with high-quality patient care outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
