Nurse Extern: Hands-On Patient Care Under RN Supervision

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is offering a temporary nursing student position where you will be assigned to multiple nursing areas and work under RN supervision. The role includes direct patient care, assisting with daily activities, and following a nursing care plan with oversight from a mentor.

As a student in the final semester/year of your nursing program, you will gain hands-on experience, expand your clinical skills, and participate in ongoing staff meetings and training.

Qualifications

• Must be entering their final semester/year of Diploma, ADN, or BSN program.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in direct patient care to support comfort and diagnostic procedures.
• Support activities of daily living as directed by RN and patient needs.
• Perform designated procedures per departmental procedures under RN supervision.
• Observe, document, and report patient concerns to the RN promptly.
• Participate in unit activities, including peer education and safety practices.

Skills

BLS certification

Nursing fundamentals

Education

Nursing diploma/ADN/BSN in progress

Job description

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is offering a temporary nursing student position where you will be assigned to multiple nursing areas and work under RN supervision. The role includes direct patient care, assisting with daily activities, and following a nursing care plan with oversight from a mentor.

As a student in the final semester/year of your nursing program, you will gain hands-on experience, expand your clinical skills, and participate in ongoing staff meetings and training.