About the role#
As a Nurse Extern in the Emergency Department, you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse Preceptor. You will assist in the delivery of patient care, support the nursing process, and help coordinate patient goals with the broader health care team. This role provides an opportunity to gain clinical experience while supporting the physical and emotional health of patients and their families.
What you'll do#
- Perform nursing interventions and document care according to policy and procedure, including medication administration and reconciliation.
- Support patient safety through fall and VTE prevention strategies.
- Provide direct patient care to promote comfort, including assisting with activities of daily living like hygiene and dietary needs.
- Facilitate diagnostic and treatment procedures as outlined in the nursing care plan.
- Assist with ambulating, turning, and positioning patients, as well as transporting patients and answering call lights.
- Communicate observations to the patient's nurse and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Registered Nurse Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
- For BSN students: must be entering your senior year and have completed the medical/surgical clinical component.
- For Diploma/Associate students: must be entering your final year of nursing school.
- Good academic standing with proof of continued enrollment and passing grades each semester.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (CPR and AED) from the American Heart Association.
- Valid Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI clearances.
Location & details#
- Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Schedule: Shifts are based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call duties.
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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