Nurse Extern

Intermountain Health

About The Position

The Nurse Extern is a nursing student who has completed at least one medical/surgical rotation in an accredited nursing program and is awaiting nursing licensure. Nurse Externs are expected to obtain licensure as soon as possible and, when available, transition into a new graduate nurse resident position in the next available cohort after licensure. The role works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Be a student in good standing in an accredited School of Nursing program and have completed at least one medical/surgical rotation.
Have Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtain it within 60 days of hire with prior approval.

Nice To Haves

Completion of all clinical coursework except the final/capstone course.
At least one year of previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting with hygiene and nourishment, obtaining vital signs, and communicating effectively and promptly with the care team.
Assist with Foley catheter and nasogastric tube insertion, care, and removal.
Check and document patient vital signs, glucose levels, intake, and output; document patient care with an additional Registered Nurse signature.
Perform secondary assessments in addition to the primary assessment performed by a Registered Nurse.
Assist with patient and family education about disease processes, medications, and interventions in the plan of care.
Assist nurses and physicians within the role's scope and competency.
Follow infection prevention standards and contribute to patient experience goals.
Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges as directed and in accordance with safe patient handling principles.