What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Extern Program position at ECU Health Medical Center?
Position Summary
The Student Nurse Extern performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a BSN prepared nurse. Functions within the framework of the Nurse Aide II (NAII) listing granted by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Practices within the philosophy and goals of patient care services.
Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of the preceptor, assists in providing direct patient care according to job role and skill set. Follows hospital and unit based policies and procedures, supports the philosophy of Patient Care Services to provide quality patient care, and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patient (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse).
- Participates in quality improvement (QI) activities (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse). Identifies opportunities for practice improvement to change behavior.
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Participates in education and self-evaluation and demonstrates knowledge obtained:
a. Seeks opportunities to complete competencies
b. Participates in unit based educational offerings
c. Participates in alternate learning experiences as available
d. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse) -
Works effectively with the healthcare team (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse):
a. Participates in care delivery with the interdisciplinary team
b. Builds interpersonal relationships with the healthcare team
c. Demonstrates effective communication
d. Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and seeks assistance
as needed to ensure a safe environment for patients
Minimum Requirements
High School plus 1-2 years of formal training/education is required.
Nurse Extern I is required.
NA II certification is required.
Successful completion of the first year in an accredited nursing school is required.
Recommendation by a clinical faculty member
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.