Nurse Extern

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

3d•$22 - $22

About The Position

The Nurse Extern will: Accepting Applications from February 3, 2026 – February 17, 2026 Assist other team members in providing care to unassigned patients (ex. answers call lights, hourly rounding, etc.). Collaboration with and under the supervision of the RN, revise the patient's plan of care and implement teaching strategies. Perform/assist patients with activities of daily living as needed such as Bathing, Oral hygiene, Elimination/Incontinence care, mobility, and feeding/nutritional intake. Perform or assist with care as per skills checklist according to SPUH Policies and Procedures. Perform procedures such as urinary catheter care, post-mortem care, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, and oral suctioning as directed by the RN. Assist with admission, discharge, and intra-unit transfer of patients. Assist with the maintenance of the unit and patient room supplies/equipment. Accurately obtain documents, and report various health data: vital signs, intake/output, weight/height, and glucose. Perform documentation in the electronic health record as supervised by the RN. Participate in Patient Satisfaction Initiatives. Assist in the provision of an environment conducive to patient safety. Comply with the SPUH Occupational Health and Safety Policies/ Procedures. Comply with department-specific safety initiatives such as hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and fall precaution.

Requirements

Junior/Senior of an accredited BSN program
Has not taken the NCLEX-RN licensing examination
BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

A GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist other team members in providing care to unassigned patients (ex. answers call lights, hourly rounding, etc.).
Collaboration with and under the supervision of the RN, revise the patient's plan of care and implement teaching strategies.
Perform/assist patients with activities of daily living as needed such as Bathing, Oral hygiene, Elimination/Incontinence care, mobility, and feeding/nutritional intake.
Perform or assist with care as per skills checklist according to SPUH Policies and Procedures.
Perform procedures such as urinary catheter care, post-mortem care, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, and oral suctioning as directed by the RN.
Assist with admission, discharge, and intra-unit transfer of patients.
Assist with the maintenance of the unit and patient room supplies/equipment.
Accurately obtain documents, and report various health data: vital signs, intake/output, weight/height, and glucose.
Perform documentation in the electronic health record as supervised by the RN.
Participate in Patient Satisfaction Initiatives.
Assist in the provision of an environment conducive to patient safety.
Comply with the SPUH Occupational Health and Safety Policies/ Procedures.
Comply with department-specific safety initiatives such as hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and fall precaution.