Student Nurse Extern (6383)

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 compliance with established 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 records of fluid intake and output
• Provide comfort measures and convenience items to patients
• Observe and report patient responses to interventions and treatment
• Provide one-on-one monitoring and observation for patients requiring close supervision and safety precautions
• Obtain medical and laboratory records
• 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
• Work within isolation precautions
• Report unusual changes in patient condition, medical and surgical emergencies, and diagnostic measurement results
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Complete all documentation requirements in a timely manner
• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, responding to call signals, filing and assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders, and scheduling tests
• Maintain patient medical records and utilize patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient, family, department, and hospital information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies
• Work effectively as a team member within the department and with customers
• Monitor and maintain supplies and equipment
• Assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation by bringing needed supplies
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment while adhering to infection control and patient safety practices
• Collaborate with forensic teams and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees
• Provide coverage for relief and absences as required
• Complete required continuous training and education including department-specific requirements

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an approved nursing program (diploma, associate degree, or bachelor degree in nursing)
• Completed fundamentals of nursing
• Must provide proof of continuous enrollment in an approved nursing program 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
• Eye, hand, and foot coordination constantly
• Repetitive motions constantly
• Pushing and pulling occasionally
• Climbing and balancing occasionally
• Crawling occasionally
• Sitting rarely