Nurse Extern - Ortho

This Nurse Extern position in Orthopedics provides clinical experience in an advanced hospital facility that includes a primary stroke center. Working under the direct supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to deliver patient-centered care using Relationship-Based Care principles.

Clinical Setting

You will work in an orthopedic unit within an advanced hospital facility. The role requires flexibility with variable shifts, holidays, and weekends.

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 an 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 PT
• 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
• Ability to perform required duties including lifting and transferring using proper body mechanics

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital environment
• Previous hospital and/or healthcare-related experience
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work variable shifts, holidays, and weekends