SRMC MedSurg Nurse Extern

WVU Medicine • Fairview Heights, IL

9d • 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 assists with patient care and procedures, supports patient comfort and safety, and performs duties according to the nursing care plan and departmental procedures. The extern may also act as a patient sitter when assigned by the charge RN and may have limited access to medication while transporting non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

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.
• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and push or pull a heavy load.
• Possess visual, auditory, and oral acuity, manual dexterity, and technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse with direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in 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 and in accordance with 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, as verified by a nurse mentor, clinical preceptor, nurse manager, and/or nurse director.
• Assist the RN with procedures identified in the advanced skills inventory, where applicable.
• Demonstrate competency in skills identified on the skills inventory that may be performed independently, where applicable.
• Demonstrate competency in skills identified on the skills inventory that may be performed under direct RN supervision, where applicable.
• Pursue educational opportunities, educate oneself effectively, 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 help prevent or control infections and protect patients, visitors, and employees.
• Clean assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedures.
• Clean assigned unit equipment according to schedule or need, and keep hallways and work areas free of equipment according to departmental procedures.
• 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: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed