What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Externship position at Kearney County Health Services?
Description:
Provide summer learning experience for pre-professional students in their last summer prior to graduation or post graduate education.
- Demonstrate understanding and competency in technical skills and procedures
- Apply sound judgement through the nursing process in the management of patient care
- Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families
Foster collaborative relationships with coworkers, physicians, and ancillary department members
- Demonstrate the ability to function as a team member in the healthcare community
- Develop a framework of integrated care of the patient as part of the health care continuum
Benefits
- Paid Summer Externship
- Shift differentials and incentives available
- Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program
- BLS certification
- Current Nurse Aide certification in the State of Nebraska preferred
- Expected graduation from an accredited registered nursing program the following calendar year
- Letter of reference from current or past nursing program faculty member
- 1000 word essay describing: What you are looking to gain from this experience as a paid intern; What has been your biggest challenge in nursing school thus far; What type of nurse would you like to be; What are your career goals; What does the word “nursing” mean to you
- Predictable attendance
- Ability to work in harmony with assigned co-workers and other staff
