Nurse Extern - PCU

This Nurse Extern position in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) offers clinical experience in an advanced acute care setting that includes a primary stroke center. Working under the direct supervision of an RN or Clinical Manager, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide direct patient care while developing foundational nursing skills in a structured learning environment.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a progressive care unit within an advanced facility that includes a primary stroke center. The role emphasizes Relationship-Based Care and culturally competent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under the direction of an RN or Clinical Manager
• Assist with activities of daily living including hygiene, mobility, and feeding
• Measure and record vital signs
• Monitor and record intake and output measurements
• Measure oxygenation using pulse oximetry
• Obtain patient weight using standing, sling, bed, or chair scales
• Report patient complaints of pain to nursing staff
• Report 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
• Maintain equipment and supplies and report malfunctions to manager
• Use time management and flexibility to organize and prioritize workload

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program
• 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/or weekends
• Ability to perform required duties including lifting and transferring using proper body mechanics
• Basic computer skills