Nurse Extern | 6HT- Cardiac Observation

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern is responsible for demonstrating competency in foundational and progressively developing patient care skills, performing only those delegated tasks that align with their education, validated competencies, and organizational policy. The extern supports the RN in delivering safe, high-quality, age-appropriate care and contributes to patient throughput by assisting with transport, admissions, discharges, and other workflow activities as assigned

• Supports patients with activities of daily living(ADLs)assists with bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and other essential personal care needs whilemaintainingdignity, comfort, and safety.
• Assists patients with mobility and hygiene needs —repositions, transfers, ambulates, and utilizes assistive devicesin accordance with established procedures and RN direction.
• Obtains and documents routine clinical measurements —records vital signs, height, weight, and intake/output accurately, and promptly reports abnormalities or notable changes to the RN.
• Supports patient nutrition and hydration —assists with feeding, meal setup, and monitoring diet tolerance in alignment with prescribed diet orders, safety precautions, and RN guidance.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment —ensures patient rooms, equipment, and common areas meet infection prevention standards and remain free from hazards.
• Observes and communicates changes in patient condition —identifies physical, emotional, or behavioral variations and provides timely, factual reports to the RN to support clinical decision-making.
• Reinforces patient and family education and orientation —reviews safety measures, explains unit routines, and assists in preparing patients for tests or procedures as directed by the RN.
• Performs clerical and administrative support functions —answers phones, enters basic information into the electronic medical record, retrieves supplies, and supports communication flow on the unit.
• Manages patient-care supplies and equipment —stocks inventory, ensures materials are available, and maintains cleanliness and proper functioning of designated equipment.
• Performs competency-validated technical skills —conducts tasks such as 12-lead electrocardiograms, routine venipuncture, and specimen collection, as permitted by organizational policy and Georgia practice guidelines, strictly under RN supervision and only after documented competency validation.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• The individual must be actively enrolled ina Recognized Accredited Nursing Program and remain in good academic standing. Mustmaintaina minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA), calculated on a weighted 4.0 scale.
• This requirement applies to all coursework and includes consideration for advanced classes (e.g., Honors, AP, IB) whereadditionalweight is assigned. Equivalent academic performance under other recognized grading systems (such aspercentage-based or quality point systems) will also be accepted, provided it meets the same standard prior to application and throughout employment.
• The individual must have successfully completed the foundational nursing coursework required toparticipatesafely in supervised clinical practice and perform the responsibilities of the Nurse Extern role. Examples of such coursework may include but are not limited toa curriculum-based instructional component delivered by the School of Nursing that provides instruction in basic patient care procedures, safety and infection control standards, therapeutic communication, documentation fundamentals, and the core principles of professional nursing practice.
• Foundational coursework…