Nursing Student Extern

CommonSpirit Health • Frisco, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role allows nursing students enrolled in an accredited nursing program to gain clinical skills while still in nursing school. The extern will perform delegated duties consistent with their defined role and provide supportive care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with policies and procedures. The extern will assume personal accountability for the organizational mission and core values. This is a supportive, team environment with resources to help the extern flourish and leaders who care about their success.

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