Nurse Extern II - Surgical Trauma

This Nurse Extern II position in Surgical Trauma is designed to provide expanded clinical experience for professional (RN) nursing students while assisting the Registered Nursing staff with patient care activities. You will participate in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation, and report significant observations to a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Accurately check patient blood sugar and document results as ordered, ensuring all values are correctly reported to the attending nurse
• Obtain vital signs appropriately based on patient age and condition, and report abnormal findings immediately to the attending or charge nurse
• Perform patient interventions completely and proficiently within scope of practice, demonstrating age-specific competency for the patient population served
• Provide appropriate treatment in emergency situations as they arise, including codes and patient falls
• Notify the nurse of changes in patient condition
• Perform related duties as required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in an accredited professional (RN) nursing program and have completed your first clinical rotation
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification (must be obtained within 7 days of hire)