Nurse Extern - CDU

WVU Medicine • Uniontown, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for nursing students to practice in all nursing areas. The Nurse Extern is co-assigned with a registered nurse and may provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role supports patient comfort, daily living activities, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and maintenance of a clean, sanitary, and safe care environment.

Requirements

• Must be entering the final semester or year of a Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate RN program at an accredited School of Nursing.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and push or pull heavy loads.
• Possess visual, auditory, and oral acuity, manual dexterity, and technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse in providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures in accordance with the nursing care plan.
• Assist the RN with patients’ activities of daily living according to patient needs and departmental procedures.
• Perform designated procedures as needed, following departmental procedures.
• Observe, record, and promptly report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress to the RN.
• Assist the RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in basic and intermediate care skills, and assist with procedures identified in the advanced skills inventory where applicable.
• Demonstrate competency in skills identified on the skills inventory that may be performed independently or under direct RN supervision, where applicable.
• Pursue educational opportunities to increase competence, assist with peer education, and attend staff meetings and unit in-services as applicable.
• Assist the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent or control infections and promote the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Clean assigned patient care areas and unit equipment according to departmental procedures and schedules or as needed; keep hallways and work areas clear of equipment.
• May act as a patient sitter when assigned by the charge RN.
• May have limited access to medication, including transporting non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed