The Nurse Extern role is designed to provide expanded clinical experience for senior professional (RN) nursing students and to assist the Registered Nursing staff by performing patient care activities, which includes participating in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation, as well as reporting significant observations to a Registered Nurse.
QualificationsEducation:
Required: Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, and upon completion of first clinical rotation.
Experience:
Certifications:
Required: AHA BLS
Physical Demands:
Description
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Nurse Extern I Position Summary: Assist RNs and other healthcare team members in delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care. Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Help patients with mobility, including transferring from bed to chair, repositioning, and walking. Observe and report changes in patient condition or behavior to the supervising nurse. Feed patients or assist with meals, including monitoring dietary restrictions and fluid intake. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to address patient needs and relay changes in patient condition. Maintain a clean and safe patient environment by adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
Employment Status: PRN 2-12 hour shifts a month, (shift scheduling is flexible and coordinated with the supervisor based on the Nurse Extern's availability. This allows for a balance between academic commitments and hands-on clinical experience. Shifts may include day, evening, night, weekend, or holiday hours depending on departmental needs)
Department: Med Surg
Nurse Extern Applicant Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing & completion of Foundational Nursing courses & first clinical rotations (unofficial transcript is required at time of application submission)
Interview Date:January (TBD)
Interview Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Required New Hire Orientation Date: February 7, 2025
New Graduate Recruiter will contact qualified applicants to schedule interviews, limited interview slots available. This position is located for the Memphis Campus that is located at 5959 Park Ave Memphis, TN 38119.
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