Student Nurse Extern /All Departments

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Student Nurse Extern to assist registered nurses in caring for a group of patients under supervision. In this role, you will document vitals, assist with ADLs, perform basic procedures, and help maintain a safe, efficient patient environment.

Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and in your final year, you will gain hands-on experience while contributing to the department's goals and quality standards. BLS certification is required prior to start date.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a nursing program through the final year.
• Currently in the final year or entering the final year of nursing school.
• Student nurses may not continue in the SNE role post-graduation or if not enrolled.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in patient care under supervision.
• Document vital signs, weights, heights, and care activities.
• Perform basic procedures such as wound care and dressing changes under RN supervision.
• Support transport of patients, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed.
• Maintain patient privacy and safety; participate in meetings as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Active enrollment in accredited nursing program

Final year nursing student

Job description

About the Job

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, this position utilizes the skills gained as a student in an accredited nursing degree program to assist the Registered Nurse in the care of a group of patients.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Collects and documents pertinent patient information following policy guidelines, including vital signs, weights, heights, and patient care activities.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with MedStar Health mission, vision, goals, objectives, and patient care philosophy. Demonstrates effective communication and works in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with Registered nurse to identify and formulate nursing plan of care and organize own patient care assignment to provide safe, efficient care.
• Performs basic procedures such as wound care and simple dressing changes, suctioning, urinary catheter insertion and removal, maintenance of drainage devices. Collects specimens including urine, stool, sputum, and blood. Provides respiratory care support including coughing, deep breathing and set-up of oxygen equipment and pulse oximetry under supervision of RN.
• Performs intravenous catheter insertions, changes of I.V. sites and dressings and routine inspection of sites as needed. Performs routine blood drawing function under supervision of RN.
• Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients, families, staff, and other departments to the Registered Nurse. Responds to questions from patient, families, and significant others in a prompt, courteous, positive manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.
• Attends mandatory training sessions, staff meetings and town hall meetings. Completes all mandatory education requirements on time.
• Assists with transport of patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies as appropriate. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as dressing, cleaning, feeding, positioning, and movement.
• Monitors, receives, and stocks equipment and supplies. Obtains emergency equipment and supplies, as necessary.
• Demonstrates the appropriate level of urgency during critical situations.
• Initiates and assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient room, environment, and equipment in the appropriate manner. Notifies appropriate personnel as needed when these issues cannot be immediately resolved.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Provides evaluation of Student Nurse Extern Role.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Utilize all organizational resources effectively and efficiently.
• Where applicable, refer to the competency validation documents for population(s) served.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program
• Students entering their final year, or currently in their final year of nursing school
• Student nurses may not continue working in the SNE role if no longer enrolled in a professional nursing program or upon graduation

Work Experience

Prior work experience not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant: CNA certification NOT required for Maryland practice Sites and CNA certification NOT required for Washington, DC practice sites.
• BLS - Basic Life Support: Current Healthcare provider BLS certification required prior to start date, Required.

This position has a hiring range of USD $20.12 - USD $20.12 /Hr.