The Summer Nurse Extern is a temporary position for nursing students to practice delivering quality patient care in a variety of nursing areas. The Extern will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care in accordance with common nursing functions and daily nursing plan activities.

Job Specifications:

• Observes and assists with the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process
  • Observes direct patient care performed by Registered Nurses, such as patient education and various invasive procedures
  • Performs and assists with patient care services and treatments as prescribed by the physician or as indicated by the patient's condition under the supervision of the RN, such as medication administration, collection of glucose samples, collection of specimens for diagnostic testing, IV therapy, urinary catheterization and preparation of patient for surgery or other procedures
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care, and emotional support
  • Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals
  • Assists with transfers of patients to and from other departments and with discharges
  • Follows safety rules in all areas of patient care and ensures safe patient environment
  • Maintains patient data and records
• Communicates patient/ family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider
  • Reports significant events and information timely to appropriate team member
  • Assists with planning by sharing input from patient and family with appropriate team member
  • Answers telephone and call lights appropriately and timely delivering information to staff
• Maintains supplies and equipment of the assigned area
  • Ensures all patient care and unit equipment are in proper working order
  • Performs courier services as requested
  • Maintains adequate inventory of supplies on assigned unit

Required Qualifications:
Education: High School or GED. Must be enrolled and completed basic medical/surgical nursing in an accredited school of nursing. Must be within 12 months of graduation. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Licensure: Certification in CPR.

Experience: None

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: One 1 year of nursing experience as an assistant or similar role

Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.

When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi’s first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.

At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.

The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.