Nurse Extern Program

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

The Student Nurse Extern performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a BSN prepared nurse. Functions within the framework of the Nurse Aide II (NAII) listing granted by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Practices within the philosophy and goals of patient care services.

Responsibilities

1. Under the direct supervision of the preceptor, assists in providing direct patient care according to job role and skill set.  Follows hospital and unit based policies and procedures, supports the philosophy of Patient Care Services to provide quality patient care, and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patient (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse).
2. Participates in quality improvement (QI) activities (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse).  Identifies opportunities for practice improvement to change behavior.
3. Participates in education and self-evaluation and demonstrates knowledge obtained:
        a.   Seeks opportunities to complete competencies
        b.   Participates in unit based educational offerings
        c.   Participates in alternate learning experiences as available
        d.   Participates in interdisciplinary rounds (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse)
4. Works effectively with the healthcare team (under the supervision of the Registered Nurse):
        a.   Participates in care delivery with the interdisciplinary team
        b.   Builds interpersonal relationships with the healthcare team
        c.   Demonstrates effective communication
        d.   Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and seeks assistance
               as needed to ensure a safe environment for patients

Minimum Requirements

• Successfully complete the first year of an accredited nursing program prior to the program start date 
• Achieve certification as a Nurse Aide II prior to the program start date (no later than May 9th)
• Three references from the following: (1) clinical faculty, (1) academic faculty, (1) personal or professional of your choice. 

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.