Saint Joseph Medical Center
Emergency Room Nurse Extern
Saint Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Emergency Room Nurse Extern
Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)
Shifts Available: Days
Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00am to 7:00pm
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO
The Nurse Extern in the Emergency Department provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. This role is designed for nursing students who have completed foundational clinical coursework and are seeking hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment. The Nurse Extern supports nursing staff while developing clinical judgment, technical skills, and familiarity with emergency care workflows.
Responsibilities
Assist RNs with patient care activities including vital signs, patient transport, hygiene, and comfort measures.
Perform clinical skills within scope (e.g., glucometer checks, EKGs, specimen collection, splinting, documentation assistance).
Support the ED team during triage, trauma alerts, and rapid medical interventions as appropriate to training.
Observe and learn assessment techniques, emergency procedures, and medical decision‑making under RN supervision.
Demonstrate initiative in learning opportunities, competency development, and professional behavior.
Qualifications
Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program.
Must be in good academic standing.
Current Basic Life Support Certification.
Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
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Shifts Available: Days
Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00am to 7:00pm
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO
The Nurse Extern in the Emergency Department provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. This role is designed for nursing students who have completed foundational clinical coursework and are seeking hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment. The Nurse Extern supports nursing staff while developing clinical judgment, technical skills, and familiarity with emergency care workflows.
Responsibilities
Assist RNs with patient care activities including vital signs, patient transport, hygiene, and comfort measures.
Perform clinical skills within scope (e.g., glucometer checks, EKGs, specimen collection, splinting, documentation assistance).
Support the ED team during triage, trauma alerts, and rapid medical interventions as appropriate to training.
Observe and learn assessment techniques, emergency procedures, and medical decision‑making under RN supervision.
Demonstrate initiative in learning opportunities, competency development, and professional behavior.
Qualifications
Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program.
Must be in good academic standing.
Current Basic Life Support Certification.
Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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