Nurse Extern

As a Nurse Extern at Bryan Health, you will serve on the patient care team as an unlicensed professional under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This temporary position incorporates the primary functions of a certified nursing assistant, patient care technician, and medication aide, with responsibilities varying based on your assigned work area and patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications according to policy under the supervision and direction of the licensed nurse
• Provide additional patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse once competencies are completed, such as removing IVs and foleys
• Assist with patient care consistent with standards of care and clinical priorities determined by the licensed nurse
• Perform and document routine direct nursing care tasks according to identified age-specific needs
• Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for assigned patients and document in the electronic medical record
• Assist patients with elimination needs and measure and record bodily elimination in the medical record
• Distribute patient meals and water and assist with feeding as needed
• Answer telephones and assigned communication devices as appropriate and relay information as necessary; refer all physician telephone orders to a licensed professional
• Label and secure patient care belongings and ensure patient rooms are safe and uncluttered
• Recognize and react to emergency procedures per role and organizational policies and procedures
• Demonstrate commitment to the organization's mission, vision, beliefs, and core values

Required Qualifications

• Active Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
• Current listing on DHHS Medication Aide Registry
• Current enrollment and in good standing in an accredited nursing program (Baccalaureate Nursing Program or RN Associate Degree program)
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (American Heart Association for healthcare professionals, American Red Cross for healthcare professionals, or Military Training Network certifications are accepted)

Schedule

• Temporary position with rotating shifts