Nursing Extern - Summer 2027

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; In loco; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Kansas Health System invites applications for a Nursing Extern – Summer 2027 at Bell Hospital. This paid 8- to 10-week extern program provides real-world clinical experience under the guidance of a registered nurse preceptor.

Participants will function as an extension of the care team, performing delegated tasks with a focus on critical thinking, patient safety, and compassionate care. The program runs May 24 through July 30 and requires enrollment in an accredited nursing

Competenze

• High School Graduate.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing to obtain an ADN or BSN with basic nursing skills training.
• BLS Heartsaver certification with hands-on component.

Mansioni

• Provide basic nursing tasks under RN supervision and document in the EHR.
• Assist with vital signs, glucose testing, ADLs, and specimen collection as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe patient rooms and adhere to infection prevention practices.
• Notify RN of changes in patient condition or concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with the care team to support patient care and safety.

Conoscenze

Vital signs

Glucose testing

ADLs

Infection prevention

Communication

Formazione

High School Graduate

Enrolled in accredited Nursing program (ADN/BSN)

Basic nursing skills class/lab

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Title

Nursing Extern - Summer 2027 Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: The Nursing Extern role is part of an 8-10 week paid summer Nurse Extern Program which allows student nurses to gain real world clinical experience and further develop critical thinking skills under the direct supervision and guidance of a registered professional nurse serving as their preceptor. The Nursing Extern will function as an extension of the care team who is accountable to/completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner with excellent customer service always. Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills related to delegated tasks. The Nursing Extern program takes place from May 24 through July 30.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to: Vital signs and pulse oximetry; fingerstick blood glucose; ADL's; recording intake and output; collecting urine, phlebotomy, stool and sputum specimens; apply/remove compression hose; SCDs etc.; emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies; additional skills to meet unit needs.
• Documents in O2 all tasks, I/O, percentage of meals eaten, etc.
• Maintains a neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment.
• Maintains a safe patient environment to include Fall Risk Prevention interventions as appropriate for high fall risk patients. This can include, but not limited to hourly rounds, answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit.
• Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, other isolation precautions, and infection prevention principles.
• They care for the patient in restraints; including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient safety precautions.
• Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues.
• Must complete other duties as assigned.
• Medication administration, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patient assessment, documentation and more under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Preceptor.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing to obtain an Associate degree or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and has completed basic nursing skills class/lab with documentation of knowledge/competence of required basic skills.

Required Licensure and Certification

Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) which indicates completion of a hands-on component.

Time Type

Job

Job Requisition ID

R-57660

Equal Employment Opportunity

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About

The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.