About this role
The Nurse Extern plays a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support within the organization. Working under direct supervision, this role assists the nursing staff in delivering comprehensive healthcare services and contributes to the overall well-being of patients. This position collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of care.
Essential Job Function:
• Assists in the assessment and monitoring of patients' physical and mental health status. • Provides direct patient care, performing treatments, and assisting with procedures. • Documents patient information accurately and maintains up-to-date medical records. • Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans. • Monitors and reports changes in patients' conditions to the nursing staff. • Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. • Rising senior in college actively enrolled and in an approved school of Nursing. • Completion of Nursing Assistant I and II training program.
Experience:
• None required
Licensure/Certification/Listing:
• Required: NAI Certification| Nurse Aid I • NAII Certification | Nursing Assistant II • BLS (CPR) | AHA or ARC • Currently listed, in good standing, as Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina, Division of Facilities Services.