Nurse Extern, IMCU, Step-Down

This is a temporary nursing extern position for students in their final semester or year of an accredited RN program (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate). You will work in the IMCU Step-Down unit, co-assigned with a registered nurse, providing direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.

Clinical Setting

You will practice in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Step-Down department at Uniontown Hospital, gaining hands-on experience in a structured clinical environment with dedicated mentorship and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse in 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 according to patient needs and departmental procedures
• Perform designated procedures following departmental protocols
• Accurately observe, record, and report to the RN all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner
• Assist the RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedure
• Demonstrate competency in basic and intermediate care skills as verified by your nurse mentor, clinical preceptor, nurse manager, and/or nurse director
• Demonstrate competency in skills identified on the skills inventory that may be carried out independently or under direct RN supervision, as applicable
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent and control infections and ensure safety of patients, visitors, and employees
• Thoroughly clean assigned patient care areas and unit equipment according to departmental procedures and schedules
• Keep hallways and work areas free of equipment according to departmental procedure
• May act as a sitter for a patient as assigned by the charge RN
• May have limited access to medication, including transport of non-controlled substances, at the request of a licensed care provider
• Attend staff meetings and unit in-services as applicable
• Seek educational opportunities to increase competence and assist in peer education

Required Qualifications

• Must be entering your final semester or year of a Diploma Program, Associate, or Baccalaureate RN program at an accredited School of Nursing
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire date

Physical Requirements

• Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy loads
• Possess visual, auditory, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Non-exempt position

Location

500 W Berkeley Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania