RN Extern - Spring 2027 Graduates - Albany Campus

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Phoebe's nurse extern role is a highly sought after role designed to give the nursing student hands on experience throughout the hospital in various patient care settings. The roles has flexible shifts and hours to ensure the nursing education is the first priority. The nurse extern assist the RN and LPN in providing patient care in assigned areas to patients of ages per assigned unit scope. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the licensed nurse. Participates in unit activities that enhance and promote quality patient care outcomes in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Patient Care Services of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of Phoebe. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate. Eligibility - Required to be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and will graduate Spring 2027

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Currently enrolled in an ADN/BSN program; must have completed Basic Fundamentals of Nursing by start date; in good academic standing and approved by school of nursing to work (Required)
AHA Basic Life Support
If post graduation must obtain nursing license within 60 days of graduation.
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Relations
Analytical
Grammar / Spelling
Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
Follow Verbal Instructions
Basic Computer Skills
Have near normal hearing
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion

Responsibilities

Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
Demonstrates knowledge and application of basic patient care, to include activities of daily living, vital signs and intake and output.
Demonstrates knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy and protection of patient confidentiality.
Monitors and documents information regarding patient activities, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Organizes and communicates patient care activities to the patient and to the Registered Nurse.
Communicates, interacts and participates in teamwork on the unit.
Promotes and displays positive and customer oriented demeanor to patients, visitors, staff and physicians.
Seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system.
Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm.
Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
Other duties as assigned.