Nursing Student Externship
About The Position
The Extern performs specific tasks related to patient care directed and supervised by a Registered Nurse, LPN, Nurse Manager, and Clinical Instructor. The Extern will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. The Extern will demonstrate understanding of the unique physical and psychological needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information necessary to provide quality care under the direction of a designated Nurse Preceptor. Utilization of Externs will not have an impact on staffing.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a BSN or ADN program and scheduled to graduate the following year.
- Will have a satisfactory academic record.
- High School Diploma Required
- Must have completed 2 semesters or 3 quarters of clinical nursing experience prior to the start of the summer program.
Responsibilities
- Performs specific tasks related to patient care directed and supervised by a Registered Nurse, LPN, Nurse Manager, and Clinical Instructor.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
- Demonstrates understanding of the unique physical and psychological needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets appropriate information necessary to provide quality care under the direction of a designated Nurse Preceptor.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
- Benefit Support through Health Advocate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Earned Wage Access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
