Nurse Extern - Summer 2027

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine's GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland invites nursing students in their final RN program year to join as a temporary, supervised caregiver.

You will work alongside an RN, provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, and perform selected procedures under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and professional development, with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Must be entering final semester/year of Diploma Program, Associate or Baccalaureate RN program of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in providing direct patient care to promote comfort and facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Assists the RN with activities of daily living according to patient needs and departmental procedures.
• Performs designated procedures as needed following departmental procedure.
• Observes, records, and reports patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress to the RN promptly.
• Assists the RN with examinations and procedures as directed by the department.

Education

Nursing RN program student in diploma/associate/baccalaureate

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

This is a temporary position for nursing students to practice in all nursing areas. This position is co-assigned with a RN and may perform direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be entering their final semester/year of Diploma Program, Associate or Baccalaureate RN program of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists the registered nurse in the practice of professional nursing by providing direct patient care to promote patient comfort and facilitate the performance of diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in the nursing care plan.
2. Assists the RN with the patient’s activities of daily living according to the needs of the patient in a timely manner, following departmental procedure.
3. Performs designated procedures as needed by following departmental procedure.
4. Accurately observes, records, and reports to the RN all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and progress in a timely manner.
5. Assists the RN with examinations and procedures according to departmental procedure.
6. Demonstrates competency in basic and intermediate care skills as verified and validated by nurse mentor, clinical preceptor, nurse manager and/or nurse director. Assists the RN with procedures defined by the advanced skills inventory (where applicable).
7. Demonstrates competency in those skills identified on the skills inventory that may be carried out independently (where applicable).
8. Demonstrates competency in those skills identified on the skills inventory (if applicable) that may be carried out under direct supervision of a RN.
9. Educates self effectively and assists in peer education. Seeks educational opportunities to increase competence. Attends staff meetings and unit in-services as applicable.
10. Assists the RN with indirect care by maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment to prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
11. Thoroughly cleans assigned patient care areas according to departmental procedure.
12. Thoroughly cleans assigned unit equipment according to schedule and/or need, and keeps hallway and work areas free of equipment according to departmental procedure.
13. May act in the role of a sitter for a patient as assigned by the charge RN.
14. May have limited access to medication including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
2. Able to lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull heavy load.
3. Possess visual, auditory and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Compensation Range: Compensation Range is based on 100% FTE. Salary will be prorated if hired at less than 100% FTE.

Company: GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

Cost Center: 562

GRMC Learning and Development

Address: 251 N 4th Street Oakland Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.