RN Extern - Med/Surg Ortho/Neuro, PRN

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Extern performs routine duties within the limits of training and certification in caring for the hospitalized patient. The Nurse Extern may be cross-trained to operate as a Unit Secretary depending on the demands and needs of the unit in which they are assigned. The care is rendered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs other duties related to the work described herein.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC003595 FLO - MedSurg 4th Floor (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

Assists nursing team with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort, and safety of patients. Assists patients with personal hygiene, dressing, walking. Changes bed linens and assists with patient transportation to tests and procedures. May serve and collect food trays and provide patients with between-meal nourishment. May record temperature or vital signs under the direction of a nurse.

Additional Job Description

Education: Completion of first semester of an accredited ADN or BSN program. Currently enrolled in an accredited ADN or BSN program.

Experience:  Completion of first semester of an accredited ADN or BSN program.

 Licenses/Certificates: AHA BLS Certification

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