Student Nurse Extern (5452)
On-siteMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Student Nurse Extern assists nursing staff in patient care under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include performing selected nursing care activities, assisting with admissions/discharges, maintaining records, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, wound care and dressings, assisting with transfers and mobility, documenting patient responses, providing one-on-one supervision when required, maintaining unit supplies, and ensuring a safe, clean environment. Must adhere to HIPAA and department policies; participate in continuous training and collaborate with the forensic team as needed. CPR/BLS certification and enrollment in an approved nursing program are required; clinical competency demonstrated across age groups from neonates to geriatrics.
Required Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in an approved nursing program (diploma, associate or bachelor degree in nursing) and have completed fundamentals of nursing
- Must provide proof of continuous enrollment in an approved nursing program to maintain employment
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- At least 1 year experience in patient care or equivalent on-the-job training as obtained through participation in an approved nursing program
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