Student Extern - Med Surg

Prime Healthcare • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Student Extern is an adjunct to the patient care team and performs at the level of clinical skills successfully completed and passed in a local college program. Under the general supervision of an RN, the extern provides direct patient care in accordance with established protocols, with permitted skills expanding as appropriate. All newly hired externs initially function as nursing assistants, regardless of their nursing program clinical level. After clearance by the Supervisor, they may move to their appropriate skill level.

Requirements

• Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the general supervision of an RN and in accordance with established protocols.
• Initially function as a nursing assistant, regardless of nursing program clinical level.
• Perform clinical skills successfully completed and passed in the nursing program; advance to the appropriate skill level after Supervisor clearance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed