Nursing Student Extern - Summer Program

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Department : Medical Surgical Unit

Position is located: Pittsfield

Work Type : Temporary - 10-week summer extern program

Hours: Per Diem- 36 Hours per week

Work Schedule : 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Summary :

A 10-week summer extern program which provides undergraduate Baccalaureate and Associates Degree nursing students with an educational opportunity to improve their nursing skills in a clinical setting while providing summer employment. As a Student Nurse Extern, you will be introduced to an environment that fosters excellence in all areas of nursing. Under the supervision of a clinical coach (Registered Nurse) externs will provide direct patient care, gaining hands on experience and enhancing assessment skills. Educational in-service opportunities will be presented throughout the 10-week program to further supplement the learning process. Each extern will be assigned a project that enhances nursing practice within the organization. This project will be presented at the end of the 10-week program to nursing staff and leaders. In addition, externs will be involved in SVH community events sponsored by the hospital.

Responsibilities :

• Provide patient’s assistance with activities of daily living • Assist patient’s with mobility needs • Work in collaboration with RN in completion of head to toe assessments • Learn best practices for nursing documentation • Identify best practices in medication administration • Enhance knowledge of pharmacology • Assist in patient’s diagnostic testing and rehabilitation to enhance knowledge pathophysiology • Incorporate best practices for patient safety and patient experience into daily bedside practice.

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

Credentials

• Required Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Prolonged periods of walking.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.