Student Nurse Extern

Grundy County Memorial Hospital

Department: Surgical Services

Shift/Schedule: Part-Time | Mon-Thurs, dependent upon Surgery and Student Schedule

Duration: 10 Weeks

Are you a nursing student looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while building your clinical skills? Join the Med/Surg team at Grundy County Memorial Hospital as a Student Nurse Extern! This opportunity allows you to apply what you're learning in the classroom to real-world patient care while working alongside experienced Registered Nurses and a supportive healthcare team.

Under the direct supervision of an RN, you'll participate in delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care while strengthening your clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow your confidence, expand your nursing knowledge, and make a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families as you prepare for your nursing career.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with patient assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with RNs and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized patient care.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and promptly communicate concerns to the supervising RN.
• Support patient and family education by providing information tailored to individual needs and understanding.
• Perform appropriate nursing procedures and clinical skills within the scope of the extern role and under RN supervision.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient documentation in collaboration with the supervising RN.
• Promote patient safety by following infection prevention practices, established procedures, and quality standards.
• Participate in hands-on learning opportunities to strengthen clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and professional nursing skills.

Education:

• Current enrollment in an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program and have completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course OR successful completion of the third year of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Foundational understanding of nursing principles, patient care, and clinical safety practices.
• Ability to perform basic nursing procedures and utilize clinical equipment under RN supervision.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment in a supervised clinical environment.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to caring for individuals and families.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop clinical skills through hands-on experience.
• Ability to successfully complete required hospital orientation, competencies, and basic computer training.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient documentation and follow established safety protocols.
• Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts based on scheduling needs.