Student Nurse Extern

Prime Healthcare; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a dedicated Student Nurse Extern to join their community-focused team. This role involves providing patient care under RN supervision, allowing externs to develop their skills as they progress through their nursing program. Candidates must have completed their first semester and hold a Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Good academic standing required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Initially functions as nursing assistants until cleared for higher skill levels.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

Completed first semester of nursing program

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

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 and around 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 they have successfully 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 established protocols. The skills they are able to perform are expanded as they progress. All newly hired externs will initially function as nursing assistants, regardless of their nursing program clinical level. Once 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.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.