Student Nurse Extern: Med/Surg, Rotating Shifts

UnityPoint Health; Grundy Center (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing basics

Clinical safety

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Documentation

Infection prevention

Patient-centered care

Education

Currently enrolled in ADN or 3rd year BSN

GPA 2.5+ (4.0 scale)

Job description

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.