Nurse Extern I - Acute MedSurgical B
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Sulphur Springs
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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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 shadow, assist in
patient care. May provide patient care in a CNA role as approved by
manager (see CNA position description). 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 CPR Certification
Requirements: - Associate's Degree in Nursing required - BLS
required Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Denton , Nurse Extern I - Acute MedSurgical B, Healthcare , Sulphur Springs, Texas
