Nurse Extern - ED

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care system is seeking a dedicated nurse extern to support registered nurses in delivering exceptional patient care. This temporary role offers nursing students a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various nursing areas while working under the supervision of professional registered nurses. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, performing basic patient care tasks, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate is in their final year of an accredited nursing program and is eager to learn and grow in a dynamic healthcare setting. Join a team that values patient comfort and safety while making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be in good standing of a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurse in providing direct patient care.
• Perform routine treatment procedures and maintain a safe environment.
• Observe, record, and report patient concerns to RN.

Skills

Basic patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Observational skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

The nurse extern is a temporary position for nursing students to practice in all nursing areas. The nurse extern is co-assigned with an RN and may perform direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a professional registered nurse.

Student must be in good standing of a nationally accredited nursing program in their final year of Associate or Bachelor’s Degree program.

Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed. Considered critical service during inclement weather and disasters.

BLS required.

Assists registered nurse in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate performance of diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in the nursing care plan. Provides basic patient care as delegated from the professional registered nurse which includes:

• Perform routine treatment procedures and assist in maintenance of a safe, clean environment.
• Assist the RN with the patient’s activities of daily living according to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, following departmental procedures.
• Perform designated procedures as needed by following departmental procedures.
• Accurately observe, record, and report to RN all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner.
• Assist RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge in basic and intermediate care skills as verified by nurse mentor, preceptor, nurse manager, and/or nurse director. Assist RN with procedures defined by advanced skills inventory.
• Demonstrate knowledge in those skills identified on skills checklist that may be carried out independently.
• Demonstrate knowledge in those skills identified on skills checklist that may be carried out under direct supervision of an RN.
• Educate self effectively and assist in peer education. Seek educational opportunities to increase competence.
• Assist RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent and/or control infections and to provide for the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
• Thoroughly clean assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedures.
• May act in the role of a sitter for a patient as assigned by charge RN.
• May have limited access to medication including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.
• Make rounds, handle patient requests, report and record changes in condition or behavior of patients or unusual incidents, within the scope of training.
• Make rounds and handle basic patient requests, and perform basic patient and family assistance tasks.
• Assist and accompany patients in the admission, transfer, and discharge process.
• Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.