Student Nurse Extern II - Med Surg

The Student Nurse Extern II functions as a member of the healthcare team delivering nursing care to medical-surgical patients in an acute care hospital setting. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will apply your clinical knowledge and technical skills to provide safe, patient-centered care while gaining practical experience in your final semester of nursing school.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a medical-surgical unit providing direct patient care in an acute care hospital environment. This role may include orientation with a Registered Nurse during your last semester of clinicals.

Responsibilities

• Attend to patient care needs including answering call lights, bathing, toileting, turning, and providing ice water
• Obtain and correctly label venous puncture specimens for laboratory testing
• Apply EKG leads and run 12-lead EKGs as requested
• Apply telemetry leads as ordered
• Perform hourly rounding and implement safety measures such as bed/chair alarms and fall prevention
• Conduct bedside shift reports using AIDET-P communication techniques
• Obtain vital signs, perform accuchecks and hematests, measure weights, and maintain accurate intake and output records
• Maintain appropriate hand hygiene and isolation practices per policy
• Maintain a clean patient environment through linen changes, trash removal, and environmental cleaning
• Maintain cleanliness of soiled utility rooms and equipment
• Stock rooms with supplies as needed
• Document care provided and charge for appropriate items per nursing policy
• Maintain patient safety during ambulation, transfers, and repositioning
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the RN in a clear, accurate, concise, and timely manner
• Demonstrate appropriate use of chain of command and understanding of delegated responsibilities
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize care needs
• Comply with RN direction for patient activity and care

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program
• Completed one semester of clinicals
• Must be in the last semester of clinicals
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomy training
• EKG training
• CPR certification
• Proof of continued enrollment in an accredited school of nursing

Additional Requirements

• Completion of mandatory continuing education including department-specific and hospital-wide training (Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance, Infection Control, etc.)
• Education required by regulatory and accreditation bodies
• Attendance at unit and departmental meetings at least 75 percent of the time or as assigned
• Acceptable attendance and punctuality per hospital policy