Extern-Nursing

Richmond Medical Center • Staten Island, NY

2d

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 role reinforces nursing fundamentals, theoretical knowledge, awareness of the professional nurse's role, and understanding of organizational structure and operations in the Emergency Department. Because the Nurse Extern is not a registered nurse, they may not administer medications, initiate blood transfusions, or administer or monitor blood products.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Associate or Baccalaureate Professional Nursing Program.
• Completion of introductory nursing and medical-surgical courses and a clinical practicum.
• High school diploma required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Build self-confidence, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills through the Nurse Extern program.
• Reinforce nursing fundamentals and theoretical knowledge.
• Develop awareness of the professional nurse's role and understanding of organizational structure and operations within 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