Nurse Extern Med Surg Galen Students
About The Position
The Nurse Extern is part of the nursing team and gains hands-on experience across the scope of the Registered Nurse role while enrolled in a nursing program. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Nurse Extern provides delegated basic patient care related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living, according to the extern’s skills and training and the department’s needs. The role supports safe, compassionate, patient-centered care and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe care environment. Higher-level procedures may be performed after competency is achieved. The position offers opportunities to build skills and confidence, participate in learning, contribute ideas to improve care, and work with a supervisor or preceptor on a personal career development plan.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing.
- Work under the supervision of a registered nurse and perform care in accordance with skills and training.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of nursing school completed.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, check vital signs, support mobility, and help ensure comfort and hygiene.
- Perform nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other basic procedures as skills and competency develop.
- Document care accurately and communicate timely updates to the nursing team.
- Help patients and families understand care plans and provide guidance related to health and recovery.
- Follow infection prevention practices, manage equipment, and maintain clean, organized, and safe patient areas.
- Participate in learning opportunities, share ideas to improve care, and partner with a supervisor or preceptor on a career development plan.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
