Student Nurse Extern - Maternity Department; As

Tentative Hire Date of June 8, 2026. Job Responsibilities

Assists with admission process by taking initial vital signs, measurements, weights, orienting patient/family to unit, hospital facilities and services, and documenting per unit standards.

Assists RN in delivery of patient care according to unit standards, policies and procedures, and patient's plan of care. Contributes relevant and appropriate information to RN. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Supports the Patient Bill of Rights.

Under direction of RN, monitors and accurately records patient intake and output. Reports changes in patient's status (e.g., changes in vital signs, level of consciousness, weight, mobility status, comfort level, feeding pattern or any unusual occurrences) to RN in a timely manner.

Under direction of RN, assists patient with routine activities of daily living: feeding, bathing, ambulating, and skin care according to policy and documents appropriately. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills appropriate to the age, type, and development level of patients.

With RN supervision, performs basic nursing procedures (starting IV's, NG tube placement, etc.) per Delegation of Patient Care Activities Policy. May not administer medication.

Performs nursing assessment, for learning purposes, in conjunction with the licensed RN who performs an independent assessment and provides validation/co‑signature of documentation.

Assists RN with discharge planning and patient education under direct RN supervision.

Provides and documents patient treatments under RN supervision.

Provides emotional support to patients and families and documents appropriately.

Attends and participates in unit related in‑services, conferences, and meetings.

Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Utilizes proper chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.

Participates in unit staff meetings and CQI plan to improve organizational performance and achieve unit and organizational goals.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions and JMH's Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Policy.

Must be in the senior year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at an accredited school of nursing. Must maintain current BLS or CPR for the Healthcare Provider certification.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Scheduled on an as needed basis. POOL Position.