What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Surgical Nurse Extern position at Vetted Solutions?
Join a surgical care team as a Nurse Extern (PRN) – Surgical, supporting nursing staff by providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is designed for nursing students to apply classroom learning in a hands-on clinical environment focused on safe, compassionate patient care.
Key duties
Key duties
- Assist with direct patient care and support nursing workflow
- Provide indirect care tasks as assigned within established protocols
- Monitor and report relevant patient observations to the RN
- Support a clean, organized, and patient-focused surgical environment
- Follow unit policies, safety procedures, and documentation expectations
- Active nursing student status with interest in surgical care
- Strong willingness to learn and apply clinical knowledge
- Basic understanding of patient safety and care standards
- Professional communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work under RN supervision