Nurse Extern II - Abdominal Transplant Unit (Step-Down)

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Abdominal Transplant Unit is seeking a nursing student or nursing assistant to support daily patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The unit handles transplant and associated conditions, offering a fast-paced environment that emphasizes patient relationships, timely assessments, and teamwork.

You will assist with vital signs, monitoring, documentation, and safe patient handling while learning core nursing skills in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Must provide patient care under supervision of RN.
• Strong communication with patients, families and team.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, vital signs and glucose monitoring under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with RN to establish care plans based on patient needs.
• Observe patient responses and communicate needs to the RN.
• Develop delegation skills for Health Unit Coordinators and Nursing Assistants.
• Administer medications as delegated by the RN after competency is confirmed.
• Manage higher patient load with time management during shifts.
• Collect and synthesize patient data to identify status and needs.
• Participate in safety and emergency activities under supervision.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport with proper technique.
• Provide age-appropriate care and document according to unit policies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in nursing program

Medical Surgical Clinical completed

Pharmacological Concepts course completed

Job description

Advocate Health's Abdominal Transplant Unit is seeking a nursing student or nursing assistant to support daily patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The unit handles transplant and associated conditions, offering a fast-paced environment that emphasizes patient relationships, timely assessments, and teamwork.

You will assist with vital signs, monitoring, documentation, and safe patient handling while learning core nursing skills in a high-acuity setting.