Job Description
Mission Health is seeking a Nurse Extern for the General Medicine unit on a PRN basis. In this role, you will support RNs with direct patient care, vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures while learning in a fast-paced acute care environment. You will assist with admissions, discharges, documentation, and equipment setup, while maintaining safety, infection control, and patient confidentiality. Collaborate with an experienced care team, build clinical skills using advanced technology, and gain exposure to diverse medical conditions while preparing for a future RN role.
Responsibilities
- Support RNs with direct patient care on a General Medicine unit
- Obtain and record vital signs and monitor patient status
- Assist with patient hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures
- Support admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the medical record
- Follow infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality protocols
- Set up and maintain equipment and supplies for patient care
- Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members
- Communicate patient needs and changes promptly to RNs
- Participate in learning opportunities to build nursing skills
Required Skills
- Basic patient care and ADL support
- Measuring and recording vital signs
- Electronic health record documentation
- Infection prevention and control practices
- Safe patient handling and mobility assistance
- Clinical observation and reporting changes
- Basic medical terminology
- Time management in acute care setting
- Team-based communication in healthcare
- Understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy
