Nurse Extern II: Med/Surg Oncology: Dec. 2026 Grads

Nurse Extern II Opportunities for Fall 2026 Nursing Grads!

6




South




Med/Surg/Oncology




is a 34-bed inpatient unit caring for patients with medical, surgical, and


oncology




needs,




including




pneumonia,




COPD




exacerbations,




pancreatitis,




acute




renal




failure,




and




post-operative




recovery.




The




unit




also




features




four




inpatient




hospice




beds,




providing




compassionate




continuity




of




care




for




patients




at




end




of




life.

This


is




an




excellent




opportunity




for




new




and




experienced




RNs




to




build




a




strong




nursing




foundation,




earn




Med/Surg




and




Chemotherapy




certifications,




and




develop




versatile




clinical




skills.




Our




team




is




committed




to




delivering




evidence-based,




compassionate,




patient-centered




care




in




a




collaborative




and




supportive




environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin building knowledge, utilizing skills in practice with a preceptor as a Nurse Extern II. This path allows transition seamlessly into a Registered Nurse role. One 8-hour shift per week required on days, Med/Surg and pharmacology course completion required.

*Apply now as spots are limited!!!

Major Responsibilities:

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  Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring.
  
  



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  Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences.
  
  



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  Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse.
  
  



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  Develops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit.
  
  



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  Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The level of clinical judgment and proficiency of skill must be evaluated prior to medication administration.
  
  



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  Manages an increased number of patients and incorporates principles of time management into shift routine.
  
  



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  Demonstrates an ability to collect and synthesize relevant patient data accurately identifying patient status and needs.
  
  



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  In emergency situations and under appropriate supervision of a Registered Nurse, participates in activities they have demonstrated knowledge and skill in.
  
  



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  Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
  
  



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  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
  
  

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

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  Basic Life support
  
  

Education Required:

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  Currently enrolled in an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
  
  

Experience Required:

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  No experience required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

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  Current enrollment (in final year) or graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  
  



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  Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Course that includes pharmacological concepts.
  
  



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  Good interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workload necessary.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
  
  



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  Must be able to:
  
  



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  lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  
  



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  lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
  
  



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  carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  
  



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  Must be able to:
  
  



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  - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
  
  



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  - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  
  



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  Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
  
  



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  Must have functional vision and hearing.
  
  



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  Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
  
  



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  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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