Student Nurse Extern

MedStar Health; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Student Nurse Extern at Lower Bucks Hospital in Pennsylvania. This non-exempt per diem position offers an opportunity for nursing students to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses while enhancing their practical skills in a dedicated healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Success in completing the first semester of a nursing program.
• Must maintain good academic standing.
• Possess current Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the patient care team under RN supervision.
• Provide direct patient care as per established protocols.
• Function as a nursing assistant initially.

Skills

Basic Life Support Certification

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Completed first semester of nursing program

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Student Nurse Extern

Facility

Lower Bucks Hospital

Location

US-PA-Bristol

ID

2025-210811

Category

Aide

Position Type

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Min

USD $22.00/Yr.

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

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Responsibilities

The Student Nurse Extern is an adjunct to the patient care team. The extern performs at the level that has successfully been completed and passed in the clinical section at a local college. Under the general supervision of an RN the extern provides direct patient care in accordance with the established protocols, the skills they are able to perform are expanded. All newly hired externs will first function in the capacity of a nursing assistant, regardless of their nursing program clinical level. When the student has been cleared by the Supervisor, they may be moved to their appropriate skill level.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program.

1. Must be in good and academic standing.
2. Current Basic Life Support Certification.
3. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

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