What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Nurse Extern Program (Dec 2027 Graduates & After) position at Black Women's Mental Health Institute?
Role Overview
The Student Nurse Extern (SNE) provides basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, gaining clinical experience while progressing toward a professional nursing practice.
Key Responsibilities
This role offers experiential learning opportunities in a fast-paced healthcare environment, fostering professional growth and patient care excellence.
The Student Nurse Extern (SNE) provides basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, gaining clinical experience while progressing toward a professional nursing practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver patient-centered care, including hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and comfort measures.
- Perform approved technical procedures such as phlebotomy, oral suctioning, and Foley catheter removal as trained.
- Support a safe, culturally competent environment by following infection control and safety protocols.
- Assist with patient needs, communicate effectively with the healthcare team, and promote positive patient experiences.
- Transport supplies, medications, and equipment, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional communication, document care activities, and support teamwork.
- Complete ongoing professional development activities to enhance skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with at least one clinical rotation in an acute care setting.
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one clinical course completed.
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work in stressful situations, demonstrate attention to detail, and utilize basic computer and medical terminology skills.
This role offers experiential learning opportunities in a fast-paced healthcare environment, fostering professional growth and patient care excellence.