Nurse Extern-Er

The Methodist Hospitals • Gary, IN

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About The Position

The Nurse Extern works closely with the professional healthcare team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor, the extern develops critical-thinking, prioritization, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills while building clinical capabilities for a nursing career. The role follows established Standards of Care, the Nurse Practice Act, and Methodist Hospitals’ mission, vision, and values.

Employees are expected to follow Methodist Hospitals’ Model of Care and Conduct, which sets standards for workplace behavior and performance and supports patient, family, and physician satisfaction. Employees are evaluated according to these standards.

Requirements

• Possess good interpersonal communication skills and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrate diplomacy when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility in meeting unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Be able to maintain a calm demeanor in a crisis situation.
• Be able to use the nursing process to approach problems encountered in the nurse extern role.
• Be currently enrolled in good academic standing in an accredited School of Nursing, or be a Nurse Graduate who has successfully completed an accredited School of Nursing and is preparing for the NCLEX.
• If currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing, have successfully completed Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (or its equivalent), including didactic and lab.
• Provide current school registration or proof of graduation.
• Have current Basic Life Support (BLS) credentials.
• Nurse Graduates must secure Indiana licensure within 60 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient-care tasks, including measuring and recording vital signs, height and weight, and intake and output; assisting with mobility, nutrition, hygiene, comfort, and environmental interventions; and carrying out infection-prevention and patient-safety measures.
• Assist with various therapeutic procedures.
• Contribute to the patient’s interdisciplinary plan of care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor.
• Provide relevant care education to patients and family members.
• Accurately document patient-care activities in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with Methodist policy.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with Methodist Hospitals’ Model of Care and Conduct.

What This Job Offers

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