Student Nurse Extern (4984)

As a Student Nurse Extern, you will assist nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role offers hands-on clinical experience across diverse patient populations including neonates, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-age children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. You will participate in nursing care activities, develop clinical skills, and contribute to patient outcomes while maintaining detailed documentation and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform selected nursing care activities and assigned tasks according to established policies and procedures, excluding invasive procedures, medication administration, IV therapy, and blood product administration
• Assist in developing and revising nursing care plans
• Take and record patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration
• Collect, prepare, and transport specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum
• Deliver activities of daily living including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and progressive activity
• Maintain accurate records of fluid intake and output
• Provide comfort measures and ensure patient safety
• Observe and report patient responses to interventions and treatment
• Provide one-on-one monitoring and observation for patients requiring close supervision
• Prepare patients, environments, and supplies for care and treatment
• Work within isolation precautions and perform pre- and post-procedural care as delegated
• Assist with wound care, dressing application and removal, and topical agent application
• Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and transportation
• Report unusual changes in patient condition, medical and surgical emergencies, and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Complete clerical duties including answering phones, responding to call signals, filing and assembling charts, and scheduling tests
• Maintain patient medical records and perform charting duties using patient computer systems
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient, family, department, and hospital information in accordance with HIPAA and compliance policies
• Work effectively as a team member and communicate with colleagues regarding unit activities, needs, and patient care
• Monitor and maintain supplies and equipment
• Assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation by bringing needed supplies as required
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment while adhering to infection control and patient safety practices
• Complete required continuous training and education including department-specific requirements
• Collaborate with forensic teams and law enforcement officials as it relates to care of inmates and arrestees
• Provide coverage for relief and absences as required

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an approved nursing program (diploma, associate degree, or bachelor degree in nursing)
• Completed fundamentals of nursing
• Proof of continuous enrollment in an approved nursing program required to maintain employment
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• At least one year of experience in patient care or equivalent on-the-job training obtained through participation in an approved nursing program
• Qualified by education, training, or experience to work with assigned patient populations

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform the following physical activities:

• Standing and walking constantly
• Lifting and carrying frequently
• Stooping, kneeling, and crouching frequently
• Reaching, handling, and grasping frequently
• Feeling, talking, and hearing constantly
• Repetitive motions and eye/hand/foot coordination constantly
• Pushing and pulling occasionally
• Climbing and balancing occasionally
• Crawling occasionally
• Sitting rarely