Nurse Extern I- Nursing Internship
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Carthage
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary:The Nurse Extern is qualified to attend to
the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by
the responsibilities outlined in this job description under the
direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nurse Extern is
trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy.
He or she performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital's
philosophy, values, standards, policies and
procedures.Responsibilities:ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE
NURSING PLAN OF CARE.Vital signs are completed and reported to
nursing within 1 hour of scheduled time. I/O's are collected and
reported to nursing 30 minutes prior to end of shift. All assigned
baths are completed within the shift assigned. Notifies nurse of
any significant changes in patient condition promptly. Ambulates
and assists patient with ADLs within assigned time frame. Monitors
for signs of skin breakdown and communicates to nursing staff when
indicated. Obtain and record patient weight and height as
indicated. Keep patient bed low, locked and side rails up when
patient is in bed. Check patient food trays for accuracy. Prepare
patient's environment for eating. Assists the patient in
preparation to eat their meal, ie. sitting up in bed or chair,
washing the patient's hands, cleaning the bedside table. Reports
patient's intake to nurse. Assists patient with feeding as
necessary.HELPS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
OF CARE.Returns all equipment to SPD ASAP and at least by the end
of the shift. Assist with the monitoring of refrigerator / freezer
logs. Cleans refrigerator, microwave and other areas when
indicated. Maintains the integrity of the PYXIS Machine and
inventory through pushing the "take" button. Is respectful of linen
supplies and mindful of appropriate usage of pads, etc. Protects
the environment of the patient care area as well as the hospital
campus from vandalism and liter.SERVICE EXCELLENCEConsistently uses
appropriate "scripting" as instructed when communicating with
patients and their families. Models service excellence in caring
for patients providing "above and beyond" service consistently
exceeding patients and families expectations. Strives to anticipate
the needs of patients and takes initiative to meet / exceed the
patient's needs or wishes. Responds to call light promptly. Acts as
a "team player" assisting co-workers regularly when time
permits.PERFORMS CLERICAL DUTIES RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT
RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT.Checks food trays within 10 minutes
of arrival to floor. (If appropriate for unit.) Ensures that all
charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
Relays messages to appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of
receiving message. Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in
a timely and accurate manner. All reports are posted in a timely
and accurate manner. Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are
completed and credited every shift.ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT
THE NURSING PLAN OF CAREAssist the nurse with patient assessment
rounds. Collect and label voided urine, sputum and stool specimens.
Remove urinary catheters and cleanse catheter site. Assist the
nurse with wound care and dressing changes. Perform glucose checks
utilizing unit glucose monitors. Perform secretarial duties such as
taking off orders and answering call lights. Document I/O's and
vital signs using the computer charting system.Requirements:Must
have Completed fundamentals in nursing Current BLS
CertificationWork Type:Per Diem As Needed
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