About the role#
The Nurse Extern in the Emergency Department assists professional and practical nurses with daily unit routines. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision while gaining clinical experience in a hospital setting. This is a part-time, on-site role.
What you'll do#
- Provide patient care including assistance with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
- Support the nursing team during admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
- Perform procedures as outlined in the Nursing Extern Skill Sheet.
- Assist with complicated treatment procedures under the guidance of a nurse.
- Observe patients and document care provided in a timely manner.
- Respond to call lights and address patient needs.
- Maintain equipment and follow charge procedures for patient items.
- Make rounds and perform errands as needed.
- Ensure age-appropriate care and maintain patient safety.
What you'll need#
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- Current BLS Healthcare Provider card.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, and frequent standing or walking.
Location & details#
- Location: Meadville, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, per diem.
- This position involves exposure to patient care environments, including potential contact with communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
About Meadville Medical Center
Meadville Medical Center is a nonprofit community hospital based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1984, the organization serves a population of over 200,000 people across Crawford County and northwestern Pennsylvania. The facility maintains a medical staff of more than 100 professionals across 37 specialties. It manages an annual volume of approximately 7,617 inpatient admissions and over 215,000 outpatient visits.
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