This PRN Nurse Extern position in Cheraw provides flexible scheduling around your nursing school coursework. As a Nurse Extern, you will support the nursing team by performing essential patient care tasks and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients, families, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and maintain patient hygiene and cleanliness
- Maintain appropriate storage and safety of medications, including large volume IVs, alcohol, saline, and prepackaged medication kits
- Conduct hourly rounds using Service Excellence Standards
- Perform or assist with nutritional and hydration interventions, including feeding, providing fluids, water, or snacks
- Collect and record patient-related data through direct care tasks
- Identify and communicate appropriate patient data to interdisciplinary team members
- Perform general transportation and courier duties as directed
- Demonstrate continued professional growth through goal-setting and participation in evidence-based tasks
- Utilize appropriate health and safety practices to protect patients and staff
- Foster an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program with fundamentals of nursing completed
- BLS certification required on hire
Schedule
- PRN (as needed coverage, scheduled around school availability)