Extern-Nursing

Richmond University Medical Center • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

The Nurse Extern program helps selected nursing students develop self-confidence, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills, as well as clinical competence. The program reinforces nursing fundamentals and theoretical knowledge, builds awareness of the professional nurse’s role, and introduces organizational structure and operations in the Emergency Department.

Because a Nurse Extern is not a registered nurse, the role does not include administering medications in any form, initiating blood transfusions, or administering or monitoring blood products. The position pays $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Associate or Baccalaureate Professional Nursing Program.
• Completed introductory Nursing and Medical/Surgical courses and clinical practicum.
• High school diploma.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop self-confidence, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills and clinical competence through the Nurse Extern program.
• Reinforce nursing fundamentals and theoretical knowledge.
• Build awareness of the professional nurse’s role and understanding of organizational structure and operations in the Emergency Department.
• Do not administer medications, initiate blood transfusions, or administer or monitor blood products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED