Nurse Extern
Core
Temporary role for nursing students to practice direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision in all nursing areas.
Role type
Nursing student extern
Builds
Patient care support and clinical skill development
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct patient care assistance, Activities of daily living support, Basic and intermediate care skills, Patient observation and reporting, Infection control, Environmental cleaning, Medication transport assistance, Physical stamina (lifting 40 lbs, prolonged standing)
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist RN with diagnostic and treatment procedures, Perform designated procedures per departmental protocol, Maintain clean and safe patient care areas, Observe and report patient symptoms and progress, Act as patient sitter when assigned, Transport non-controlled substances
Seniority
Entry-level (student)