About the role#
The Nurse Extern provides direct, hands-on patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. This position reports to the nurse leader or designee. You will assist with clinical tasks, patient education, and discharge planning while completing required hospital-based competencies. You are only permitted to perform clinical tasks for which your education and academic clearance have been verified.
What you'll do#
- Assist the RN in conducting focused assessments and implementing the nursing plan of care.
- Provide and document patient care.
- Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN preceptor or charge RN.
- Reinforce RN-led patient and family education.
- Collaborate with the RN preceptor to prioritize patient needs and plan daily care.
- Coordinate care with ancillary departments.
- Participate in and document patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain departmental and hospital standards within the scope of your training.
- Complete all required hospital and unit-based competencies.
What you'll need#
- No prior experience is necessary.
- Current BLS certification.
- Louisiana students: Must be enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program and in good academic standing. You must agree to comply with state board of nursing requirements. If in a 4-year program, you must have a projected graduation date within 12 months. If in a 2-year program, you must have a projected graduation date within 9 months.
- Mississippi students: Must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. school of nursing program preparing for RN licensure and have completed one academic year or two clinical semesters of nursing courses.
Location & details#
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About FMOL Health
FMOL Health is a nonprofit health system based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It operates within the healthcare industry and provides medical services to local and regional communities. The organization employs over 10,001 people. It focuses on coordinated patient care.
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