Nurse Extern MedSurg PRN
Core
Nursing student extern assisting licensed RNs in delivering direct and indirect patient care across inpatient units including medical-surgical, telemetry, and critical care.
Role type
Nursing student extern (PRN)
Builds
Patient care support in acute care hospital settings
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic nursing principles, vital signs measurement, patient hygiene, documentation, infection control, patient safety, privacy regulations, basic computer skills
Preferred skills
Previous healthcare experience, flexibility with varied shifts including weekends and holidays
Technologies
Basic computer and documentation systems
Responsibilities
Assists RN in providing care based on nursing process, performs basic nursing tasks under supervision, documents findings and care, communicates with care team, maintains clean patient environment, provides emotional support to patients and families, observes procedures, performs non-clinical duties like stocking and transporting
Seniority
Student level, supervised IC