Nurse Extern-Neuro Imcu 5W2

The Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

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About The Position

The Nurse Extern works closely with the professional healthcare team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor, the extern develops critical thinking, prioritization, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills while strengthening clinical abilities. The role follows established Standards of Care, the Nurse Practice Act, and Methodist Hospitals’ mission, vision, and values.

The position includes providing basic patient care, assisting with therapeutic procedures, contributing to the interdisciplinary plan of care under RN supervision, educating patients and families, and documenting care in the Electronic Medical Record. Employees are expected to follow Methodist Hospitals’ Model of Care and Conduct and its standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Possess good interpersonal communication skills and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrate diplomacy when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in crisis situations.
• Be able to use the nursing process to approach problems encountered in the nurse extern role.
• Be currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing and in good academic standing, or be a Nurse Graduate who has completed an accredited School of Nursing and is preparing for the NCLEX.
• If currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing, have successfully completed Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (or equivalent) didactic and lab.
• Provide current school registration or proof of graduation.
• Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) credentials.
• Nurse Graduates must secure Indiana licensing within 60 days of their graduation date.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient-care tasks, including measuring and recording vital signs, height and weight, and intake and output; assisting with mobility, nutrition, hygiene, comfort, and environmental interventions; and carrying out infection-prevention and patient-safety measures.
• Assist in performing therapeutic procedures.
• Contribute to the patient’s interdisciplinary plan of care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor.
• Provide relevant patient-care education to patients and family members.
• Accurately document patient-care activities in the Electronic Medical Record according to Methodist policy.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with Methodist Hospitals’ Model of Care and Conduct.

What This Job Offers

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