Nurse Extern IV: Develop RN Skills Under Supervision

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, IN seeks a Nurse Extern IV who will develop clinical skills and problem solving under a designated preceptor, aligned with the Standards of Care and Nurse Practice Act.

You will assist in therapeutic procedures, observe nursing care, implement the plan of care, assess patient status under RN supervision, and provide education to patients and families, while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Current school registration or graduation required.
• Enrolled student in good academic standing or a Nurse Graduate.
• If enrolled, must have completed Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (or equivalent) didactic and lab.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the performance of therapeutic procedures.
• Observes and performs nursing care under the supervision of the nurse preceptor.
• Implements the patient's plan of care with all health care disciplines.
• Assesses, evaluates, interprets and documents the patient's physical and mental status under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provides pertinent healthcare education to patients and patient's family.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Nursing process

Education

Nursing student or nurse graduate

Foundations of Nursing completed

Job description

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, IN seeks a Nurse Extern IV who will develop clinical skills and problem solving under a designated preceptor, aligned with the Standards of Care and Nurse Practice Act.

You will assist in therapeutic procedures, observe nursing care, implement the plan of care, assess patient status under RN supervision, and provide education to patients and families, while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.