ICU Nurse Extern — Hands-on Critical Care Experience

Missouri Delta Medical Center; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO is seeking a Nurse Extern to work in the ICU under licensed nurse supervision. This full-time position offers hands-on learning, exposure to unit workflow, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical decision-making development for nursing students.

Applicants must be enrolled in an approved nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing completed and hold a BLS certification. Prior nursing assistant or hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an approved school of nursing.
• Completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course.
• BLS training completed.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living and maintains safety and a clean environment.
• Explains procedures to patients and participates in instruction as needed.
• Records vital signs and assists in patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Supports admissions, transfers and discharges with data collection.
• Communicates and collaborates with health care team to provide quality patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Team communication

Clinical skills

Education

Approved nursing program

Fundamentals of Nursing course

BLS certification

Job description

Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO is seeking a Nurse Extern to work in the ICU under licensed nurse supervision. This full-time position offers hands-on learning, exposure to unit workflow, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical decision-making development for nursing students.

Applicants must be enrolled in an approved nursing program with Fundamentals of Nursing completed and hold a BLS certification. Prior nursing assistant or hospital experience is preferred.