Summer Nurse Extern

This Summer Nurse Extern position offers clinical experience for nursing students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Working under the direction and supervision of an RN, Care Manager, or Preceptor, you will provide basic supportive care to patients and their families while developing foundational nursing skills in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans
• Monitor and record vital signs, symptoms, and progress of patients
• Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care
• Collect, document, and report data to the RN or Care Manager

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• Successful completion of at least 2 clinical courses (excluding Long Term Care or Psychiatric nursing)
• Junior or Senior nursing student status in good academic standing
• Minimum 3.0 GPA or above (unofficial transcript required)
• BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR certification
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hospital clinical experience

Physical Requirements

You must be able to see, hear, stand, walk, speak, read, and perform basic math calculations. You will frequently bend, twist, and squat or kneel. You will regularly lift and carry items ranging from 0 to 100 pounds, push and pull equipment with forces up to 100 pounds or greater with assistance, and reach above shoulder height. You will have frequent contact with blood and bodily fluids, chemicals and medications, and communicable diseases or pathogens. You will regularly use patient equipment and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

Occasionally, you may be exposed to biohazard waste, fumes, gases, or vapors, and loud noises. You may climb stairs or ladders and operate machinery or power tools.

You must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person or equipment, and apply proper body mechanics principles when lifting or moving patients and equipment.