Nurse Extern | 5E- Neuro Stroke

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern is responsible for demonstrating competency in foundational and progressively developing patient care skills, performing only those delegated tasks that align with their education, validated competencies, and organizational policy. The extern supports the RN in delivering safe, high-quality, age-appropriate care and contributes to patient throughput by assisting with transport, admissions, discharges, and other workflow activities as assigned.

Responsibilities

Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing; assist patients with mobility and hygiene needs including repositioning, transfers, ambulation; obtain and document routine clinical measurements such as vital signs, height, weight, and intake/output; support patient nutrition and hydration; maintain a clean and safe patient environment; observe and communicate changes in patient condition; reinforce patient and family education and orientation; perform clerical and administrative support functions; manage patient-care supplies and equipment; perform competency-validated technical skills such as 12-lead electrocardiograms, venipuncture, and specimen collection under RN supervision; support patient throughput by assisting with transport, admissions, discharges, and other workflow activities as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; actively enrolled in a recognized accredited nursing program; remain in good academic standing; maintain minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; successful completion of first semester including basic fundamentals of nursing course; verification of completion of foundational nursing coursework; satisfactory reference form; ability to complete all required orientation, training, and competency validation programs; demonstrated competency in basic fundamentals of nursing; ability to perform approved clinical skills and procedures following RN-precepted training and documented competency validation; ability to maintain academic performance standards for continued good standing

Nice to have

Completion of additional nursing coursework beyond foundational requirements; previous experience in healthcare, patient care, or customer service setting; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association; familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; demonstrated interest in developing clinical skills within a hospital or acute care setting

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; adoption assistance and paid parental leave; defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program