Nurse Externs will assist with general activities of the patient care and assist the health care team with performance of patient care activities, under the direction and guidance of a Registered Nurse. During the program, Nurse Externs will have the ability to build upon undergraduate coursework and clinical practicums to combine the scientific process, evidence, clinical judgement, and creative problem solving to support clinical decision making across care continuum. At the conclusion of the program, upon graduation, the Nurse Extern can apply and interview, if selected, for the RN Residency Program. If accepted, transition into the new graduate nurse role will be contingent upon successful NCLEX passage and RN licensure with the State of Florida

Position Responsibilities

• Ensures all equipment and supplies are adequately stocked and charged based on departmental needs.
• Ensures a clean and safe patient care unit.
• Assists patients with activities of daily life (bath, feed, play, etc.) and provides other patient care as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge to effectively relay information from collaborating departments as it relates to patient care.
• Safely and accurately collect patient specimens.
• Proficiently demonstrate proper and accurate use of Hospital Information Systems as required for patient care, (e.g. documenting vital signs and patient care activities.)
• Transports patients and deliver report, supplies, etc., to other patient units or facility locations as needed.
• Participates in unit, departmental, and hospital education programs.
• Attends unit/departmental meetings regularly.
• Knowledgeable in the care of patients of all ages: neonates, infants, toddlers, school aged, adolescents and adults.
• Seeks knowledge in relation to patient's condition, disease entity or treatment and reflects this in patient care.
• Reinforces patient teaching and instructions as directed by the RN.

Position Requirements

• Entering Junior (3rd) year of an accredited BSN nursing program with a minimum GPA of 3.5
• An American Heart association BLS
• Minimum 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Able to read and write accurately.
• Able to understand laboratory orders, computer information, and some medical terminology