Nurse Extern

Nurse Extern

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.

Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern performs duties in an ethical manner, ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. The Extern interacts with and pursues professional development with all unit staff, while maintaining appropriate professional image, practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.

- Observe and effectively communicate changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse

- Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

- Perform procedures, report clinical observations, and assist with activities of daily living.

- Practice standard precaution and isolation procedures to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.