Student Nurse Extern: HandsOn Patient Care & Licensure Path

Intermountain Healthcare; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a nursing student who has completed at least one medical/surgical rotation and is awaiting licensure. Hirees are expected to obtain licensure ASAP and transition into a new graduate nurse resident role when available, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include responding to patient care needs, taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and nourishment, and supporting the care team while adhering to infection

Qualifications

• Student in good standing in an accredited School of Nursing program; completed at least one medical/surgical rotation.
• BLS-HCP certification obtained on hire or within 60 days with prior approval.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights and assisting with hygiene and nourishment.
• Obtain vital signs and document inputs/outputs; communicate with care team.
• Assist with Foley catheter and nasogastric tube insertions, care and removal.
• Educate patients and families about disease, medications and plan of care.
• Assist nurses and physicians within scope and competency.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards and patient experience goals.
• Assist with transfers, admissions and discharges per safety guidelines.

Skills

Nursing Patient Care

Patient & Family Education

Care Planning

Life Support

Vital Signs

Patient Transfers

Disease Processes

Education

Enrollment in accredited nursing program

BLS-HCP Certification

Job description

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a nursing student who has completed at least one medical/surgical rotation and is awaiting licensure. Hirees are expected to obtain licensure ASAP and transition into a new graduate nurse resident role when available, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include responding to patient care needs, taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and nourishment, and supporting the care team while adhering to infection