Nurse Extern - ED

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First Health of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area.

In addition, First Health has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Health grades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

The nurse extern is a temporary position for nursing students to practice in all nursing areas. The extern is co-assigned with an RN and may perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

• Student must be in good standing in a nationally accredited nursing program, in their final year of an Associate or Bachelors Degree program.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed.
• BLS certification required.

• Assist registered nurses in providing direct patient care to promote comfort and facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Perform routine treatments and assist in maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living, examinations, and procedures as delegated.
• Observe, record, and report patient concerns, symptoms, and reactions.
• Demonstrate knowledge in basic and intermediate care skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent infections.
• Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Temporary
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care