What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Nurse Extern Program (December 2027 Graduates & Later) position at Azza HealthCare Agency?
Role Overview
The Student Nurse Extern provides basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, offering an experiential learning opportunity for nursing students progressing toward professional practice. Responsibilities include performing age-appropriate and culturally competent care such as hygiene, vital signs, mobility assistance, and transporting supplies, medications, or patients. Advanced procedures like phlebotomy, incentive spirometry, oral suctioning, and Foley catheter removal may be performed based on training.
Key Duties
The Student Nurse Extern provides basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, offering an experiential learning opportunity for nursing students progressing toward professional practice. Responsibilities include performing age-appropriate and culturally competent care such as hygiene, vital signs, mobility assistance, and transporting supplies, medications, or patients. Advanced procedures like phlebotomy, incentive spirometry, oral suctioning, and Foley catheter removal may be performed based on training.
Key Duties
- Deliver patient-centered care with compassion and professionalism.
- Ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and dignity.
- Assist with daily living activities and comfort measures.
- Participate in hourly rounding and respond promptly to communication from patients and staff.
- Support team initiatives, transport supplies, and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and families.
- Complete professional development activities regularly.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with at least one clinical rotation completed in an acute care setting.
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with one clinical semester completed.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, multitasking, and computer skills.
- Ability to work in stressful situations, follow directions, and apply medical terminology.