Ortho Surgical Nurse Extern
About The Position
The Ortho Surgical Nurse Extern is a nursing student who has completed at least one medical/surgical rotation in an accredited nursing program and is awaiting nursing licensure. The extern works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Nursing students hired into this position are expected to obtain licensure as soon as possible and, when available, transition into a new graduate nurse resident position for the next available cohort after licensure. The role provides patient care support, assists with clinical procedures and assessments, documents care with an additional Registered Nurse signature, and supports patient and family education. The extern works with nurses, physicians, patients, and families while following infection prevention standards and safe patient handling principles.
Requirements
- Be a student in good standing in an accredited School of Nursing program.
- Have completed at least one medical/surgical rotation.
- Obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
- Obtain nursing licensure as soon as possible after hire.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of all clinical coursework except the final/capstone course.
- One or more years of previous experience in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting with hygiene care and nourishment, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively, and promptly with the care team.
- Assist with Foley catheter and nasogastric tube insertion, care, and removal.
- Check and document patient vital signs, glucose levels, inputs, and outputs; document patient care with an additional Registered Nurse signature.
- Perform secondary assessments in addition to the primary assessment performed by a Registered Nurse.
- Assist with patient and family education related to disease processes, medications, and interventions in the plan of care.
- Assist nurses and physicians within scope and competency.
- Adhere to infection prevention standards and contribute to patient experience goals.
- Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges as directed and in compliance with safe patient handling principles.
Benefits
- A benefits package covering programs intended to support well-being across physical, mental, and social dimensions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
