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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates the ability to provide direct and indirect patient care while applying knowledge from a formal nursing program. Exhibits critical thinking, care coordination, and effective communication skills under the supervision of an RN.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Direct Patient CareCritical ThinkingCare CoordinationAmerican Heart Association BLS CertificationHolistic Patient Management
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Hard Skills
Nursing ProcessClinical ReasoningComplex Care ActivitiesAcute Care SettingPatient Care Support
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
American Heart Association BLS Certification
Industry Keywords
BSN ProgramPatient CareAcute ConditionsChronic ConditionsProfessional Practice
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform direct and indirect patient care.
- Provide physical, psychological, and emotional care and support to patients.
- Gain familiarity and experience in the working environment.
- Apply progressive knowledge and skills acquired through a formal nursing program to perform increasingly more complex care activities under RN supervision.
- Utilize the nursing process for providing direct patient care in the acute care setting.
- Manage patients experiencing acute and chronic conditions using a holistic approach.
- Integrate critical thinking, care coordination, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Develop clinical reasoning and competent nursing practice and begin transition to professional practice.
- Work under the supervision of an RN preceptor.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Have completed their junior year of an accredited BSN program prior to the externship.
- Be currently enrolled in good standing.
- Be American Heart Association BLS certified.
- Submit 2 letters of recommendation (one from clinical instructor).
- Provide a professional statement of interest.
- Submit a clearly readable unofficial transcript.
- Attend a panel interview.
- Commit to entire 10-week program and orientation dates.
- Follow his or her assigned preceptor's work schedule (36-40 hours per week).
Benefits
Comp & perks- 10-week paid student nurse externship
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees