Nursing Student Extern

Summit Hospital • Frisco, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The nursing student extern role allows nursing students enrolled in an accredited nursing program to gain clinical skills while still in nursing school. This is a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center recognized for patient experience and as a great place for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Basic computer skills
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of sufficient clinical nursing courses to have obtained competency in performing basic health care tasks (nursing fundamentals and med/surg I clinicals or equivalent), required
• Enrolled in a nursing program (ADN, BSN). Proof of active enrollment required each term. Any change in active enrollment status must be communicated immediately.
• Completion of nursing fundamentals and first clinical rotations or equivalent and must be enrolled in a nursing program (ADN, BSN).

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated duties consistent with defined role and provides supportive care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assume personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.
• Perform basic patient care as delegated by an RN (such as: vital signs, blood glucose and I&Os).
• Perform tasks as delegated by a RN such as assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patient status to RN.
• Assist with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, cleaned, and orderly.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED