Nurse Extern- Huntington Hospital

Job Description:

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, performs select procedures and treatments. Maintains patient care units in orderly condition and assists RN as requested. This is a per diem position with variable shifts that is 1- year long beginning June, 2026.

Job Responsibility

• Assists Registered Nurse by performing selected procedures and treatments.
• Documents the patient’s medical record under the supervision of designated RN and report any abnormal findings to RN.
• Performs treatments, i.e. dressing changes, pressure ulcer care, trach care, suctioning and records results under supervision of RN.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight and blood pressure.
• Administers enemas/high colonies and records results.
• Checks potency of drainage tubes (folly catheter, NG tubes) and records results.
• Assists with tube feedings after validation of tube placement by RN.
• Strips patient units and equipment upon discharge and prepares room for new admission and postoperative patients.
• Transports and accompanies patients to various departments, as directed.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited BSN program graduating May, 2027- December, 2028 required.

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).