Nurse Extern - Summer 2027

WVU Medicine

25d • 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 (RN) and may perform direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role supports patient comfort, activities of daily living, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and a safe and sanitary care environment. The extern may act as a patient sitter when assigned by the charge RN and may have limited access to medication, including transporting non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

Requirements

• 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.
• Be capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Be 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 RN in providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures outlined in the nursing care plan.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living according to their 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, as verified by a nurse mentor, clinical preceptor, nurse manager, and/or nurse director; assist with procedures 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 the direct supervision of an RN, where applicable.
• Pursue educational opportunities to increase competence, educate oneself effectively, and assist with peer education.
• 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 thoroughly 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 medication access, including transporting non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

Benefits

• Benefit-eligible employees classified at least 0.5 FTE are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage; a tuition program; retirement; paid time off; and a wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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