About the role#
As a Nurse Extern in the Emergency Department, you will work under the direction of an RN preceptor to gain hands-on clinical experience. This role focuses on supporting the healthcare team, providing direct patient care, and ensuring a safe, sanitary environment for patients and families.
What you'll do#
- Assess, plan, and provide care while evaluating outcomes alongside your RN preceptor.
- Perform nursing interventions such as medication administration and reconciliation.
- Assist with fall and VTE prevention protocols.
- Support patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and dietary needs.
- Facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Help with ambulating, turning, positioning, and transporting patients.
- Communicate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient goals and report observations.
- Answer call lights and provide customer service to patients and families.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment to support infection control.
What you'll need#
- You must be currently enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse Program and maintain good academic standing.
- BSN students must be entering their senior year and have completed the medical/surgical clinical component.
- Diploma or Associate students must be entering their final year.
- You must provide proof of continued enrollment and passing grades each semester.
- A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- You must hold valid Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI clearances.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
- This is a part-time, on-site role with a rolling term.
- You will be scheduled based on operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call hours.
About Independence Health System
Independence Health System operates five hospitals across a 10-county region in Western Pennsylvania. The organization provides medical, surgical, emergency, and behavioral health care services. It maintains a network of primary care physicians and specializes in cardiology, orthopedics, and maternity care. The system functions as the largest employer in Butler and Westmoreland counties.
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