Nurse Extern I: Hands-on Patient Care & Shadowing

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a nursing student to assist licensed staff in patient care within a hospital unit. You will work under a registered nurse, participate in patient assessments, and support daily care activities including feeding and hygiene.

The role involves proactive monitoring, timely reporting of changes, and collaboration with the care team to maintain patient safety and comfort. Per diem shifts are available to fit student schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in or have completed a nursing program.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in carrying out the nursing plan of care.
• Take and report vital signs within 1 hour of scheduled time.
• Collect and report I/O data 30 minutes before end of shift.
• Assist with patient baths and ADLs as assigned.
• Notify nurse of significant changes in patient condition.
• Assist with patient feeding and meal setup as needed.
• Ensure patient environment is safe and clean.
• Support wound care and dressing changes as directed by the nurse.
• Document I/O and vital signs using the charting system.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

I/O monitoring

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BLS

Tools

Charting system

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a nursing student to assist licensed staff in patient care within a hospital unit. You will work under a registered nurse, participate in patient assessments, and support daily care activities including feeding and hygiene.

The role involves proactive monitoring, timely reporting of changes, and collaboration with the care team to maintain patient safety and comfort. Per diem shifts are available to fit student schedules.