Nurse Extern - Children's Health Center

Tower Health•West Reading, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the amazing team at Reading Hospital!! 10-week externship with the Children's Health Center, 16 hours a week, 4 days/week 8am-12pm The Nurse Extern will perform patient care skills under the supervision of the RN preceptor and in accordance with Tower Health policies and procedures. It is a “professional nurse” focus for the prospective graduate nurse. A Nurse Extern Will: Accompany the RN preceptor at all times at the practice; clinical, shared governance meetings, etc. Perform assessments along with the RN. Document in EPIC using Nurse Extern sign on. Perform duties listed on the skills checklist under the direct supervision of the RN A Nurse Extern May NOT: Administer medications Perform peripheral IV insertion or obtain blood draws from Central Lines Administer Blood or Blood byproducts Administer titratable /vasoactive drip infusions or IV Push medications Perform independent double check verification Obtain or verify verbal or phone orders from providers Witness consents Provide discharge instructions A Skills Checklist will be completed by the Nurse Extern. The RN preceptor will sign off concepts and skills covered with the Nurse Extern. Dress Code: White scrub top with Navy scrub bottoms. May wear long sleeve, white shirt underneath scrub top. White Scrub jacket or lab coat. Clean sneakers or clogs. Must follow dress code stipulations that are applicable to Nursing personnel

Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
High School Diploma - OR - GED
Relevant Experience
BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Accompany the RN preceptor at all times at the practice; clinical, shared governance meetings, etc.
Perform assessments along with the RN.
Document in EPIC using Nurse Extern sign on.
Perform duties listed on the skills checklist under the direct supervision of the RN