Nurse Extern I- Nursing Internship
Company: Christus Health
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Nurse Extern is qualified to attend to
the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by
the responsibilities outlined in this job description under the
direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nurse Extern is
trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy.
He or she performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital’s
philosophy, values, standards, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities: ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING PLAN
OF CARE. - Vital signs are completed and reported to nursing within
1 hour of scheduled time. - I/O’s are collected and reported to
nursing 30 minutes prior to end of shift. - All assigned baths are
completed within the shift assigned. - Notifies nurse of any
significant changes in patient condition promptly. - Ambulates and
assists patient with ADLs within assigned time frame. - Monitors
for signs of skin breakdown and communicates to nursing staff when
indicated. - Obtain and record patient weight and height as
indicated. - Keep patient bed low, locked and side rails up when
patient is in bed. - Check patient food trays for accuracy. -
Prepare patient’s environment for eating. - Assists the patient in
preparation to eat their meal, ie. sitting up in bed or chair,
washing the patient’s hands, cleaning the bedside table. - Reports
patient’s intake to nurse. Assists patient with feeding as
necessary. HELPS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES AND
ENVIRONMENT OF CARE. - Returns all equipment to SPD ASAP and at
least by the end of the shift. - Assist with the monitoring of
refrigerator / freezer logs. - Cleans refrigerator, microwave and
other areas when indicated. - Maintains the integrity of the PYXIS
Machine and inventory through pushing the “take” button. - Is
respectful of linen supplies and mindful of appropriate usage of
pads, etc. - Protects the environment of the patient care area as
well as the hospital campus from vandalism and liter. SERVICE
EXCELLENCE - Consistently uses appropriate “scripting” as
instructed when communicating with patients and their families. -
Models service excellence in caring for patients providing “above
and beyond” service consistently exceeding patients and families
expectations. - Strives to anticipate the needs of patients and
takes initiative to meet / exceed the patient’s needs or wishes. -
Responds to call light promptly. - Acts as a “team player”
assisting co-workers regularly when time permits. PERFORMS CLERICAL
DUTIES RELATED TO PROCEDURES, AS IT RELATES TO A PATIENT CARE UNIT.
- Checks food trays within 10 minutes of arrival to floor. (If
appropriate for unit.) - Ensures that all charts are supplied with
appropriate forms for documentation. - Relays messages to
appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message. -
Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and
accurate manner. - All reports are posted in a timely and accurate
manner. - Ensures that diet/tube feeding changes are completed and
credited every shift. ASSISTS NURSING IN CARRYING OUT THE NURSING
PLAN OF CARE - Assist the nurse with patient assessment rounds. -
Collect and label voided urine, sputum and stool specimens. -
Remove urinary catheters and cleanse catheter site. - Assist the
nurse with wound care and dressing changes. - Perform glucose
checks utilizing unit glucose monitors. - Perform secretarial
duties such as taking off orders and answering call lights. -
Document I/O’s and vital signs using the computer charting system.
Requirements: - Must have Completed fundamentals in nursing -
Current BLS Certification Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: Christus Health, The Colony , Nurse Extern I- Nursing Internship, Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
