• Job Description

  Req#: R222934

  Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

  S cheduled Weekly Hours:

  36

  Work Shift:

  All (United States of America)

  Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
  The Nurse Extern provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The Nurse Extern program is a temporary program that enhances working clinical experience.

  The Bon Secours Summer Nurse Externship Program is an eight-week, summer program from June 2, 2025 to July 25, 2025.

  Facilities hiring summer nurse externs:

  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

  • Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

  • Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center

  • Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center

  
  Essential Job Functions
  Under direction of the RN, supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process.
  • Works to develop critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care delivery
  • Seeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking
  Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties in accordance with pertinent school of nursing, facility, and state board of nursing.
  • Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
  • Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
  • Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
  • Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
  • Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated

  • Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
  • Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
  • Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
  • Infection prevention and transmission-based precautions
  • Understanding of clerical duties and office-based technology
  • Team dynamics
  • Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
  • Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
  • Assists with feeding, hydration, and nutrition
  • Assists with bowel and bladder elimination
  • Ambulation and patient mobility
  • Use of clinical technology
  • Compassionate, relationship-based approach in care activities
  • Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
  • Escalation of concerns via chain of command
  • Critical thinking
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Understanding of nursing process
  • Professionalism

  Education

  Currently enrolled in a (RN) nursing program and has successfully completed program specific educational requirements (required)

  Certifications

  BLS (preferred)

  Training

  Qualifications may vary per facility, please refer to program specific requirements
  EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

  Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

  Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
  • And much more

  *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

  Department:

  It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .

• About the company

  Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.2 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 18 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and hospice services, and other facilities, primarily on the East Coast. Bon Secours Health System consists of more than 24,000 caregivers helping people in seven states. Its vision is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry partnering with communities to create a more humane world, build health and social justice and provide exceptional value for those served.

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