Nurse Extern
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Saint Peters Healthcare System
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Nurse Extern
Saint Peters Healthcare System
Applications Closed
Posted 2 months ago
Internship
New Brunswick, New Jersey
In Person
Smart Summary
The Nurse Extern will assist team members in providing care to unassigned patients and collaborate with RNs to revise care plans. Responsibilities include performing daily living activities, documenting health data, and ensuring patient safety.
This Nurse Extern position requires candidates to be a junior or senior in an accredited BSN program and have not yet taken the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. A GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred, and BLS certification is required. The role involves assisting with patient care tasks under the supervision of an RN, including activities of daily living, documentation, and maintaining a safe environment.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Patient Care
Collaboration
Teaching Strategies
Daily Living Activities
Documentation
Vital Signs Monitoring
Safety Compliance
Health Data Reporting
BLS Certification
Nutritional Intake
Mobility Assistance
Catheter Care
Patient Satisfaction
Unit Maintenance
Electronic Health Record
Infection Control
Job Description
Application will be open from 2/3/2026 to 2/217/2026
Nurse Extern
Saint Peters
The Nurse Extern will:
** Accepting Applications from February 3, 2026 – February 17, 2026 **
- Assist other team members in providing care to unassigned patients (ex. answers call lights, hourly rounding, etc.).
- Collaboration with and under the supervision of the RN, revise the patient's plan of care and implement teaching strategies.
- Perform/assist patients with activities of daily living as needed such as Bathing, Oral hygiene, Elimination/Incontinence care, mobility, and feeding/nutritional intake.
- Perform or assist with care as per skills checklist according to SPUH Policies and Procedures.
- Perform procedures such as urinary catheter care, post-mortem care, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, and oral suctioning as directed by the RN.
- Assist with admission, discharge, and intra-unit transfer of patients.
- Assist with the maintenance of the unit and patient room supplies/equipment.
- Accurately obtain documents, and report various health data: vital signs, intake/output, weight/height, and glucose.
- Perform documentation in the electronic health record as supervised by the RN.
- Participate in Patient Satisfaction Initiatives.
- Assist in the provision of an environment conducive to patient safety.
- Comply with the SPUH Occupational Health and Safety Policies/ Procedures.
- Comply with department-specific safety initiatives such as hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and fall precaution.
Requirements:
- Junior/Senior of an accredited BSN program
- Has not taken the NCLEX-RN licensing examination
- A GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred
- BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
Salary Range: 22.00 - 22.00 USD
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
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Saint Peters Healthcare System
SAINT PETER’S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, Inc. is a New Jersey nonprofit corporation sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. The System consists of Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Saint Peter’s Health & Management Services Corporation and The Saint Peter’s Foundation. SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Saint Peter’s University Hospital is an award-winning 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in geriatrics, oncology, orthopedics, women’s services, and ambulatory care. As one of just five hospitals in the world to be named a six-time Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Saint Peter's University Hospital knows the importance of establishing an environment that encourages professional development, emphasizing teamwork, providing patients with a nursing staff that delivers an extraordinary level of patient care and meeting high levels of excellence. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including pediatric cardiology through its affiliation with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers University Biomedical and Health Sciences. Saint Peter’s also sponsors residency programs in radiology and orthopedic surgery.
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