NURSE EXTERN-ER

Methodist Hospitals • Gary, SD

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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 and prioritization skills and sharpens clinical skills while preparing for a nursing career. The role develops clinical judgment and problem-solving techniques based on established Standards of Care, the Nurse Practice Act, and Methodist Hospitals’ mission, vision, and values.

Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with Methodist Hospitals’ Model of Care and Conduct and are evaluated according to its standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Possess good interpersonal communication skills.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrate diplomacy when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in crisis situations.
• 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 nursing graduate who has 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 components.
• Provide current school registration or proof of graduation.
• Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) credentials.
• Nurse graduates must secure Indiana licensure within 60 days of their graduation date.

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 following 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 patient-care education to patients and family members.
• Accurately document patient-care activities in the Electronic Medical Record according to Methodist policy.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
• Conduct oneself according to the Methodist Hospitals Model of Care and Conduct.

What This Job Offers

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