Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship - PRN

Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: March 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description Summary: This position provides the student nurse an opportunity to work under the direction of a registered nurse and to gain experience in the areas of nursing professional, nursing processes and nursing practice. This hands-on experience will include educational sessions, job shadowing, and assisting in patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by the manager. Responsibilities: - Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. - Implements measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others. - Follows nursing safety standards in the delivery of patient care. - Follows approved policies and procedures for infection control. - Follows policies and procedures for "high risk for falls" and "restraints". - Identifies, reports, and appropriately intervenes in safety hazards. - Practices universal precautions by appropriate disposal of waste, hazardous waste, sharps, and wearing personal protective equipment. - Keeps patient rooms and other common patient areas free from potential hazards. - Respects the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information. - Follows policies and procedures for "no information patients". - Awareness of conversations held at nursing stations. - No participation in conversations outside the patient care environment. - Assists in the provision of individualized goal-directed nursing care. - Assists in the admission process; greets the patient, provides linens/gown, and orients the patient to the room and equipment. - Provides patient care feedback to the team leader or other responsible person to achieve the patient care objective. - Takes vital signs on admission and at intervals as the patient's condition warrants. - Accurately records vital signs, intake, and output, and weights. - Immediately notifies the team leader of any abnormal data. - Documents clearly and concisely on appropriate forms according to policy. - Participates in patient/family education. - Educates patients/family on environmental and safety policies. - Acts on direction from team leader regarding providing ongoing education ?nd reinforcement of teaching plan. - Reports any identified teaching needs to the team leader. Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent - Currently enrolled in a nursing program or recent graduate with pending licensure - Basic Computer Knowledge - Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written - Maintain current BCLS Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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