Summer Nurse Extern

• Assists in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Monitors and records vital signs, symptoms, and progress of patients.
• Provides emotional support and comfort to patients and their families.
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for patients.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.

• Enrolled in a BSN nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE), required.
• Successful completion of 2 clinicals (not including Long Term Care or Psych), required.
• Must be a Junior or Senior nursing student in good standing with at least a 3.0 GPA or above (unofficial transcript will be required), required.

(not specified)

CPR certified (BLS for Healthcare Provider required), required.

Proficient written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Hospital Clinical experience, preferred.

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking

Must be able to see, hear, stand, walk, speak, read, and perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide), and perform manual tasks with or without accommodation, and care for oneself with little or no difficulty.

Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving patients and/or equipment.

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"