Nurse Extern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be entering the final semester or year of a Diploma Program, Associate or Baccalaureate RN program at an accredited School of Nursing.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Be capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push or pull heavy loads.
• Possess visual, auditory, and oral acuity, along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse by providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in the nursing care plan.
• Assist the RN with patients’ activities of daily living in a timely manner and according to departmental procedure.
• Perform designated procedures as needed and according to departmental procedure.
• Observe, record, and promptly report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress to the RN.
• Assist the RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Demonstrate competency in basic and intermediate care skills, as verified and validated by the nurse mentor, clinical preceptor, nurse manager, and/or nurse director; assist with procedures defined by the advanced skills inventory where applicable.
• Demonstrate competency in skills identified on the skills inventory that may be performed independently or under direct RN supervision, where applicable.
• Pursue educational opportunities to increase competence, educate oneself effectively, and assist with peer education.
• Attend staff meetings and unit in-services as applicable.
• Assist the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent or control infection and promote the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Thoroughly clean assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedure.
• Clean assigned unit equipment according to schedule and/or need, and keep hallways and work areas free of equipment according to departmental procedure.
• Act as a patient sitter when assigned by the charge RN.
• Have limited access to medication when needed, including transporting non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.