Summer Student Nurse Extern

General Summary of Position

Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilize the skills gained as a student in a Nursing degree program to assist the RN in caring for a group of patients.

• Contributes to achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Collects and documents pertinent patient information following policy guidelines including vital signs, weights, heights, and patient care activities.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with Med Star Health mission, vision, goals, objectives, and patient care philosophy. Demonstrates effective communication and works in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with Registered Nurse to identify and formulate nursing plan of care and organize own patient care assignments to provide safe, efficient care.
• Performs basic procedures such as wound care, simple dressing changes, suctioning, urinary catheter insertion and removal, maintenance of drainage devices. Collects specimens including urine, stool, sputum, and blood. Provides respiratory care support including coughing, deep breathing, and set‑up of oxygen equipment and pulse oximetry under supervision of RN.
• Performs intravenous catheter insertions, changes of IV sites and dressings, and routine inspection of sites as needed. Performs routine blood drawing under supervision of RN.
• Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients, families, staff, and other departments to the Registered Nurse. Responds to questions from patient families and significant others in a prompt, courteous, positive manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.
• Attends mandatory training sessions, staff meetings, and town hall meetings. Completes all mandatory education requirements on time.
• Assists with transport of patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies as appropriate. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as dressing, cleaning, feeding, positioning, and movement.
• Monitors, receives, and stocks equipment and supplies. Obtains emergency equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Demonstrates the appropriate level of urgency during critical situations.
• Initiates and assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient room environment and equipment appropriately. Notifies appropriate personnel as needed when issues cannot be immediately resolved.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Provides evaluation of Student Nurse Extern Role.

• Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
• Students entering or currently in their final year of nursing school.
• Successful completion of Fundamentals of Nursing or the equivalent course.

• Prior work experience not required.

• CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant by the Maryland Board of Nursing for Maryland practice sites. Required upon hire.
• CNA certification not required for Washington DC practice sites.
• DL – Valid State Driver's License in good standing. Required upon hire.
• BLS – Basic Life Support Current Healthcare provider BLS certification required prior to start date.

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.

USD $18.00 - USD $29.74 /Hr.