Nurse Extern I - Acute MedSurgical A
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Maydelle
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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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 BLS Work Schedule: PRN
Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, DeSoto , Nurse Extern I - Acute MedSurgical A, Healthcare , Maydelle, Texas
