Nurse Extern: ER Care & Hands-On Learning

Palestine Regional Medical Center; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, offers a Nurse Extern role for nursing students gaining hands-on clinical experience in an acute care setting across medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care units.

The extern works under an RN, supporting safe, high-quality care, while learning nursing principles, infection control, and patient privacy regulations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a state-approved practical nursing (LPN) or accredited Associate/Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
• Completion of fundamentals of nursing with clinical practicum, required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN in providing care using the nursing process and unit standards.
• Performs basic nursing tasks: vital signs, bathing, feeding, ambulation, and hygiene under RN supervision.
• Documents findings and care provided as policy allows and under RN oversight.
• Communicates effectively with the RN and care team regarding patient needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families while maintaining professional boundaries.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Clear communication

Eagerness to learn

Professional boundaries

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/BSN program enrollment

Job description

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, offers a Nurse Extern role for nursing students gaining hands-on clinical experience in an acute care setting across medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care units.

The extern works under an RN, supporting safe, high-quality care, while learning nursing principles, infection control, and patient privacy regulations in a fast-paced environment.