Nurse Extern - Emergency Dept

Independence Health System Careers • Greensburg, PA

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About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) preceptor, the Nurse Extern participates in providing patient care using the nursing process and an interdisciplinary approach. The role supports coordinated care and patient goals, delivers customer service to patients and families, and helps meet patients’ physical and emotional needs. The Nurse Extern performs assigned direct and indirect care tasks, documents care according to policy and procedure, and helps maintain a clean, safe environment. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work. Local travel between Independence Health locations may be expected. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
• For students enrolled in a BSN program: entering the senior year and have completed at least the medical/surgical clinical component of the educational experience.
• For students enrolled in a Diploma or Associate program: entering the final year of nursing school.
• Provide proof of continued enrollment and passing grades in nursing classes each semester until graduation, and remain in good academic standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED curriculum.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN preceptor, assess, plan, provide care, and evaluate outcomes using an interdisciplinary approach.
• Communicate with the healthcare team to help patients meet their goals and coordinate care.
• Perform nursing interventions and document them according to policy and procedure while assuring patient safety, including medication administration, medication reconciliation, fall prevention, VTE prevention, and other prescribed interventions as appropriate.
• Assist the RN preceptor with direct patient care to promote comfort and facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures described in the nursing care plan.
• Perform assigned activities of daily living, including dietary and hygiene needs.
• Assist with ambulating, turning, positioning, and transporting patients; answer call lights and report observations to the patient’s nurse.
• Demonstrate professional behavior, customer service, and communication when interacting with internal and external individuals and groups.
• Assist the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent or control infections and support the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed