Student Nurse Extern - Med Surg - Grundy

UnityPoint Health; Grundy Center (IA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Zusammenfassung

Grundy County Memorial Hospital is seeking a Student Nurse Extern to join the Med/Surg team for a 10-week program. You will work under direct RN supervision, delivering safe, compassionate patient care while building clinical judgment and communication skills.

The role emphasizes real-world experience and professional growth. You will participate in rounds, assist with assessments, and gain hands-on practice in a supportive environment with experienced nurses.

Qualifikationen

• Currently enrolled in an accredited ADN program or 3rd year BSN program.

Aufgaben

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care under RN supervision.
• -Assist with patient assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluations.
• -Collaborate with RNs and interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• -Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to RN.
• -Support patient and family education with tailored information.
• -Perform nursing procedures under RN supervision.
• -Maintain accurate patient documentation with supervising RN.
• -Follow infection prevention practices and safety standards.
• -Participate in hands-on learning to strengthen clinical skills.

Kenntnisse

Nursing basics

Clinical safety

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Documentation

Infection prevention

Patient-centered care

Ausbildung

Currently enrolled in ADN or 3rd year BSN

GPA 2.5+ (4.0 scale)

Jobbeschreibung

• Shift: Rotating days/nights dependent on student interest and schedule
• Job ID: 189589

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Med Surg
• Shift: Rotating days/nights dependent on student interest and schedule
• Job ID: 189589

Overview

Student Nurse Extern

Grundy County Memorial Hospital

Department: Med/Surg

Shift/Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating Day/Night Shifts Based on Student Schedule

Duration: 10 Weeks

Are you a nursing student looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while building your clinical skills? Join the Med/Surg team at Grundy County Memorial Hospital as a Student Nurse Extern! This opportunity allows you to apply what you're learning in the classroom to real-world patient care while working alongside experienced Registered Nurses and a supportive healthcare team.

Under the direct supervision of an RN, you'll participate in delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care while strengthening your clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow your confidence, expand your nursing knowledge, and make a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families as you prepare for your nursing career.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with patient assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with RNs and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized patient care.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and promptly communicate concerns to the supervising RN.
• Support patient and family education by providing information tailored to individual needs and understanding.
• Perform appropriate nursing procedures and clinical skills within the scope of the extern role and under RN supervision.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient documentation in collaboration with the supervising RN.
• Promote patient safety by following infection prevention practices, established procedures, and quality standards.
• Participate in hands-on learning opportunities to strengthen clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and professional nursing skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Current enrollment in an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program and have completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course OR successful completion of the third year of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Foundational understanding of nursing principles, patient care, and clinical safety practices.
• Ability to perform basic nursing procedures and utilize clinical equipment under RN supervision.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment in a supervised clinical environment.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to caring for individuals and families.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop clinical skills through hands-on experience.
• Ability to successfully complete required hospital orientation, competencies, and basic computer training.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient documentation and follow established safety protocols.
• Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts based on scheduling needs.