About the position
The Nurse Extern PRN will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), and assist the nursing staff in providing patient care. You will deliver high quality, patient-centered care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. You will work closely with the clinical team to create and implement a care plan by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care. You will assist with patient mobility by regularly turning, positioning, and ambulating as well as transferring patients to and from other units/departments. Translate complex medical terminology to ensure patients/families/caregivers understand patient medical condition, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects and follow up measures. Educate patients/families/caregivers on healthy diet, exercise, disease prevention and/or lifestyle changes that may be needed upon discharge and prepares for future self-management.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff in providing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Deliver high quality, patient-centered care services related to common nursing functions.
- Work closely with the clinical team to create and implement a care plan.
- Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care.
- Assist with patient mobility by regularly turning, positioning, and ambulating patients.
- Transfer patients to and from other units/departments.
- Translate complex medical terminology for patients/families/caregivers.
- Educate patients/families/caregivers on healthy diet, exercise, and disease prevention.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing.
- Ability to perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.
- One year of completed nursing school is preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
- Dental and vision benefits.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Supplemental health protection plans.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
- Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- Family support resources including adoption assistance.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
- Colleague recognition program.
- Paid time off and family leave.
