Nurse Extern - Cardiac

This Nurse Extern position in Cardiac provides clinical experience in a hospital cardiac care environment under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or clinical manager. You will work as part of the nursing team to deliver patient-centered care while developing foundational nursing skills in a structured learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under RN or Clinical Manager direction, including assistance with activities of daily living such as hygiene, mobility, and feeding
• Measure and record vital signs, monitor and record intake and output
• Measure oxygenation using pulse oximetry
• Obtain patient weight using standing, sling, bed, or chair scales
• Report patient complaints of pain and observations of changes in patient condition, including vital signs and level of consciousness, to the RN in a timely manner
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral and denture care, and shampooing
• Observe for changes in skin integrity and ensure patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown
• Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings
• Apply and remove sequential-compression devices
• Apply and remove Buck's traction after initial application by RN or physical therapist
• Provide care as directed by the RN according to the SKIN bundle
• Implement fall prevention interventions as directed by the RN
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program with completion of first clinical rotation
• Active CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital environment
• Previous hospital and/or healthcare-related experience
• Ability to work variable shifts, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to perform required duties including lifting and transferring using proper body mechanics
• Basic computer skills