Nurse Extern - 4W Surgery - PRN - Augusta, GA
About The Position
The Nurse Extern is an unlicensed staff member who supports licensed professional staff in providing care and service to patients and families. Under the direct supervision of a registered nursing professional, the Nurse Extern performs basic to intermediate nursing care activities that contribute to patient comfort and safety and supports the plan of care for assigned patients. The extern works directly with a nursing preceptor and assists in managing the preceptor’s patient load. The role includes supervised patient-care tasks, specimen handling, unit coordination, responding to emergencies, reporting relevant patient and family information to nurses, and safely transporting patients to ancillary departments using hand-off communication. Duties may vary depending on the nursing unit.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Less than one year of experience.
- Must have completed Nursing Fundamentals.
- Must be actively enrolled in a BSN program.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, perform vital signs, AM/PM care, intake and output measurement, tube feedings, simple dressing changes, post-mortem care, pin care for orthopedic patients, ostomy care, discontinuation of indwelling urinary catheters, and urine collection.
- Under supervision, perform phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, and finger or heel sticks as required by a registered nurse.
- Depending on the nursing unit and under supervision, perform tracheostomy care, discontinue peripheral intravenous lines, and provide in-line suctioning for ventilator patients.
- Ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to the appropriate departments.
- Assist in coordinating unit activities so patients’ needs are met efficiently, and serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray.
- React promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Report pertinent patient and family information to the appropriate nurse to contribute to the plan of care.
- Safely transport patients to ancillary departments using hand-off communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
