Student Nurse Extern

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Position Summary

• Under supervision of an RN preceptor, the student nurse extern gains experiences and confidence in providing nursing care in a hospital setting.

Education

• Healthcare Student Worker/Student Nurse Extern Level I – Enrollment in a college clinical program in a healthcare field. Examples would include Nursing, Imaging, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Lab Tech, Surgical Tech, Pre-Med, Social Work, etc.
• Student Nurse Extern Level II and Student Nurse Extern Level III - Enrollment in an accredited ADN or BSN program and expected to graduate and pass boards within 9 months of hire. Position eligibility ceases if removed from nursing program or boards not passed within 9 months of hire.
• Student Nurse Extern Level III – Graduate of an LPN Program

Licenses and Certification

• Must be a student in good standing in an accredited nursing program and has successfully completed nursing arts course (e.g., Basics in Nursing, Fundamentals in Nursing, Nursing 101, etc.)
• BLS
• SNE III – Current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse license

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: NA

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Completes SNE I, SNE II, or SNE III responsibilities appropriate to position of hire and as noted on SNE skills checklist.
• Demonstrates ability to use clinical judgement in conjunction with critical thinking to recognize, act upon, and report changes in patient condition.
• Documents completely, timely, and accurately in the medical record
• Establishes a compassionate environment to provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Exhibits self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Under supervision of an RN preceptor,
  • assesses patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team.
  • provides health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients.
  • serves as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service professionals.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

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