GENERAL SUMMARY: The Nurse Extern role is designed to provide expanded clinical experience for professional (RN) nursing students and to assist the Registered Nursing staff by performing patient care activities, to include participating in patient care planning, implementation, observation and evaluation, as well as reporting significant observations to a Registered Nurse. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works under direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse, or Registered Nurse as required and according to established nursing policies and procedures and provides or assist staff with routine patient care needs, communication, comfort, safety, documenta