Nurse Extern

Encompass Health • Toms River, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Designed for nursing students who have completed their first term in an accredited RN or LPN program and are looking to gain hands-on patient care experience. We are looking for Nursing students attending local schools and interested in working as a Nurse Assistant to gain clinical experience by learning basic nursing procedures, interacting with healthcare professionals & provide patient care under the direction of an RN.

Requirements

• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
• Part-time or full-time active student status.
• Successful completion of the first term of nursing courses of a professional RN/LPN degree program.
• Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional RN/LPN degree program.
• Initial term including didactic/skills lab must include fundamentals of nursing or course equivalent.
• Return of one or two (if available) instructor evaluations indicating satisfactory performance of fundamental nursing skills.
• Successful completion of preceptor tool and core competency at 90 days and annually.
• Must present proof of continued enrollment and passing grade in nursing classes each semester until graduation and remain in good academic standing.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in inpatient clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily activities as delegated by the rehabilitation team.
• Communicates patient concerns and changes in condition to rehabilitation nurses or therapists.
• Documents appropriate patient information in their medical records.
• Obtains vital signs and records in the electronic medical record.
• Performs special procedures including the collection of urine, stool, and sputum.
• Reviews treatments/ADLs/hygiene with patients and families.
• Assists patients with feeding and attends Therapeutic Dining Group as indicated.
• Assists patients with body mechanics.
• Helps maintain clean and healthy environment for the patient
• Assists with equipment care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree