Nurse Extern
About The Position
The Nurse Extern supports patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting by providing individualized, compassionate care under the direction of the rehabilitation team. The role assists with daily activities, communicates patient concerns and condition changes, documents patient information, obtains and records vital signs, and helps patients and families understand treatments, activities of daily living, and hygiene. The Nurse Extern also assists with feeding, therapeutic dining, body mechanics, special specimen collection, maintaining a clean environment, and equipment care. Candidates must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program, and must have successfully completed the first term of nursing courses. BLS (CPR) certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Requirements
- BLS (CPR) certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
- Successfully complete the first term of nursing courses in a professional Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
- The initial term, including didactic and skills lab, must include fundamentals of nursing or an equivalent course.
- Provide one or two instructor evaluations, if available, indicating satisfactory performance of fundamental nursing skills.
- Successfully complete the preceptor tool and core competency at 90 days and annually.
- Present proof of continued enrollment and a passing grade in nursing classes each semester until graduation, and remain in good academic standing.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in an inpatient clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily activities as delegated by the rehabilitation team.
- Communicate patient concerns and changes in condition to rehabilitation nurses or therapists.
- Document appropriate patient information in medical records.
- Obtain vital signs and record them in the electronic medical record.
- Perform special procedures, including collection of urine, stool, and sputum.
- Review treatments, activities of daily living, and hygiene with patients and families.
- Assist patients with feeding and attend Therapeutic Dining Group as indicated.
- Assist patients with body mechanics.
- Help maintain a clean and healthy environment for patients.
- Assist with equipment care.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Paid time off that accrues over time.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
