Nurse Extern / Hillcrest Hospital Cushing
About The Position
The Nurse Extern assists with patient care under the direction of a registered nurse (RN). The role may perform nursing assistant duties and other technical skills learned in a nursing education program, provided competency has been demonstrated under faculty supervision. The extern may not administer medications or blood products. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit. The extern participates in patient care according to the organization’s policies and procedures and must follow the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. This is a temporary position in the Nurse Extern Program for nursing students. An RN is directly responsible for the extern at all times and must be physically present in the institution, though direct supervision is not required for every activity. The posting describes the 2026 externship at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, a 99-bed community-owned facility in Cushing, Oklahoma, serving patients of all ages and providing emergency, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, neurosurgery, urology, and inpatient behavioral health services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completion of 2 semesters of RN school, as listed under job requirements.
- Maintain current BLS certification.
- Maintain any additional requirements for the specific department.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in nursing assistant care, nursing skills, and oral communications.
- Ability to follow directions and perform work according to department standards under RN supervision.
- Emotional maturity and ability to function effectively under stress.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the care of patients under the direction of an RN.
- Perform nursing assistant duties and other technical skills learned in a nursing education program for which competency has been demonstrated, excluding administration of medications and blood products.
- Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned unit.
- Participate in patient care in accordance with Patient Care policies and procedures.
- Follow the rules and regulations of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
