Nursing Student Extern Program

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of an RN, the Nursing Student Extern performs selected duties pertaining to direct and indirect nursing care of the patient. Some examples of duties include performing treatment duties as requested by the licensed nurse, such as:

• application of slings

• routine patient feedings

• range of motion exercises

• assistance with ambulation

• complete and partial baths

• total personal hygiene care

• position and bed changes

• skin care

• assisting physicians with examinations

The Nursing Student Extern also performs additional nursing tasks under the direct supervision of an RN outlined in policy.

Join us as a Student Nurse Extern this summer, gain experience working with an amazing nursing team, and create a pathway and build connections that may help you to join us as an RN after you graduate!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Current LNA license in the State of Vermont

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to work three 12 hour shifts per week, and every other weekend

• Nursing student who is within 1 year of anticipated graduation from an accredited RN program