Nurse Extern
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary More information can be found at
BryanHealth.org/NurseExtern SUMMARY Responsible for serving on the
patient care team for an assigned area including direct patient
care as an unlicensed professional and under the direct supervision
of a licensed nurse. Incorporates the primary job functions of a
certified nursing assistant (CNA), patient care technician (PCT),
medication aide, and other duties related to the care of patients,
dependent upon the work area and/or patient populations to which
they are assigned. Provides professional care within the
educational background and in compliance with any applicable
licensure/certification requirement and organization policy and
procedures. Reports to Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager,
Charge Nurse, Administrative Manager or licensed nurses (LPN/RN).
Must have active Nebraska CNA and be listed on the DHHS Medication
Aide Registry. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently
demonstrates our core values. *Recognizes and reacts to emergency
procedures per role and policies/procedures. *Administers
medications according to policy under the supervision and direction
of the Licensed Nurse. *Provides additional patient care under the
direction of the Licensed Nurse once competencies are completed
(ie: remove IV, foley, etc.). *Answers telephones and assigned
communication devices as appropriate and relays information as
necessary. Refers all physician telephone orders to a licensed
professional. *Assists with patient care that is consistent with
standards of care and clinical priorities determined by the
Licensed Nurse with the nature of the area/unit, patient care
division policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and
with consideration given to risk management and infection control
practices. *Performs and documents routine direct nursing care
tasks according to identified age-specific needs. *Performs
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for assigned patients and
documents in the EMR. *Responsible for labeling and securing
patient care belongings and ensuring that the patient room is safe
and uncluttered. *Distributes patients meals/water and assists with
feeding of patients as needed. *Assists patients with elimination
needs and measures/records bodily elimination in medical record.
QUALIFICATIONS: Active Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
credential required. Current listing on DHHS Medication Aide
Registry required. Current enrollment and in good standing in a
Nursing Program such as an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program
or RN Associate Degree program required. Basic Life Support (CPR)
certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart
Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for
healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Lincoln , Nurse Extern, Healthcare , Lincoln, Nebraska
