Advanced Nurse Extern

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting registered nurses in delivering safe, high-quality patient care while gaining advanced clinical experience through a structured externship program. Works under the direct supervision of a Clinical Nurse Leader, RN preceptor, or designee to perform advanced clinical and non-clinical tasks validated through school-based training and on-site competency assessment. Supports patient comfort, safety, and overall care coordination while developing professional nursing skills and clinical judgment.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care support under the supervision of an RN preceptor, including validated advanced skills such as sterile dressing changes, Foley catheter insertion, IV access insertion, and NG tube management.

• Assists the RN preceptor with non-nursing tasks including crash cart checks, equipment retrieval, supply stocking, and maintaining clean and organized patient care areas.

• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake and output, and pain assessments as delegated by the supervising RN.

• Assists in patient transport, ambulation, admission, discharge, and pre- and post-operative care activities.

• Supports patient and family education under the direction of the RN and reinforces information provided by the care team.

• Practices within scope of validated competency levels and seeks assistance when questions or concerns arise.

• Communicates effectively during shift reports and documents accurately in the electronic health record as indicated.

• Demonstrates professional conduct consistent with organizational mission, policies, and standards of practice.

• Participates in training, reflection, and skill development sessions as part of the externship program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

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Experience Requirement

No work experience required

Certifications & Licensures

Active enrollment in an accredited nursing program for Registered Nurses with one year completed of ADN program or 3 years completed of BSN program.

Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Achieves and maintains Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within 3 months of start.

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and intermittent tasks involving repetitive motions. The role also entails intermittent risk of injuries from the use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts/punctures and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and intermittent interaction with combative or violent people. Occasional exposure includes sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods, lifting or moving objects over 50 pounds, handling hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, job-related travel, temperature extremes, and loud noises.

Department:

Patient Services Admin.

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky