PURPOSE STATEMENT   

A nurse extern is a student nurse who assists their preceptor with nursing care to patients assigned to his/her team. The nurse extern is responsible to the preceptor to which he/she is assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Demonstrate positive customer service relations. 
• Implement patient care under the guidance of the preceptor. 
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested, within the scope of the nurse extern. 
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Values positively. 
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance. 
• Perform other essential duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Student in good standing of a nationally accredited nursing (RN) program with completion of nursing fundamentals course. 
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. 
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS is required. 

PROGRAM DATE

• June 7, 2027 - July 31, 2027

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Student in good standing of a nationally accredited nursing program with completion of nursing fundamentals course. 
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. 
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS is required. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 12 hours a day. 
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. 
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. 
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. 
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. 
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. 
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.