What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE EXTERN position at Cooper University Health Care?
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Short Description
The purpose of this role is to give current nursing students (traditionally between junior and senior semesters) the opportunity for real world acute care hospital experience focusing on patient care, service and excellence and assisting the Registered Nurse with high quality outcomes.
- Administers Nursing care under the direction of the Professional Registered Nurse
- Acclimates to the Acute Care Nursing setting
- Participates in nursing activities previously learned/demonstrated as part of the nursing school curriculum
- Learn the role of professional nursing and the collaboration and integration of technology and the interprofessional team.
Education Requirements
- Undergraduate Students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (must be entering their Junior year) and completed one full clinical rotation in acute care setting
- Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
License/Certification Requirements
- American Heart Association BLS
Special Requirements
- One Letter of Recommendation (Faculty or Professional) required; two preferred
- Ability to work 36 hours per week with no planned time-off
