Student RN Extern Telemetry

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Extern supports the patient care team by providing direct patient care under the general supervision of an RN, performing tasks aligned with their completed clinical training, initially working as a nursing assistant until cleared by the Supervisor to advance to their appropriate skill level. The Telemetry RN Extern, also referred to as our Telemetry Nurse Intern, Tele Nurse Extern or Student Extern, plays a supportive clinical role as a nursing student who works under supervision in our hospital’s telemetry unit to gain hands-on clinical experience, applying classroom knowledge to real patient care while developing essential nursing skills. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed but helps with your school schedule.

Requirements

Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program.
Must be in good and academic standing.
Current Basic Life Support Certification.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist registered nurses with basic patient care tasks including monitoring vital signs hygiene mobility and feeding while observing and reporting changes in patient conditions
Practice clinical skills such as wound care medication administration under supervision and documentation while learning to use medical equipment and electronic health record systems
Help prepare patients for procedures and tests and assist in maintaining a safe clean and organized patient environment
Collaborate with nurses , physicians , and healthcare team members to support patient care plans while communicating effectively with patients and families to provide comfort and information
Participate in educational activities skills labs and unit rounds while receiving feedback and coaching to improve clinical competence and professional behavior