Nurse Extern

Piedmont Healthcare • Augusta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Nurse externs will gain clinical experience and time management skills by working alongside a RN and also learning the role of Patient Care Tech. Nurse Externs must work a minimum of 2 twelve-hour shifts per month (1 PCT shift prior to 1 nurse extern shift each month). The Nurse Extern, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care to patients from birth through the lifecycle. This care includes utilizing treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the pre-licensure nurse in the clinical setting per hospital policy.

Requirements

• Student currently enrolled in and progressing through an accredited nursing program.
• Successfully completed the first Med/Surg rotation.
• No experience required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required Certification from a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in phlebotomy
• Certification in ECG
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
• BECG - Basic Ecg

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Utilizes treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the pre-licensure nurse in the clinical setting per hospital policy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree