Nurse Extern I
About The Position
The Nurse Extern I provides support to the nursing team while gaining hands-on clinical experience in a hospital setting. The role is intended for nursing students and offers the opportunity to provide patient care to people of all ages, with care tailored to individual needs and aligned with established standards of practice. The extern will develop clinical skills, collaborate with healthcare teams, and prepare for a future nursing career. The position is in various units at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Scheduling is PRN, part-time, or full-time, on day, night, or rotating shifts. Weekly hours are listed as 0. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.20, with the actual rate based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed at least one semester, or have graduated with an ADN or BSN within the previous year.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited ADN, BSN, or MSN program, if currently a student.
- Must have successfully completed at least one clinical rotation, including at least one medical-surgical clinical rotation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care to patients of all ages, tailoring care to individual needs and established standards of practice.
- Support the nursing team while gaining hands-on clinical experience in a hospital setting.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams and develop clinical skills.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Up to $5,250 in educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
- Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Identity theft coverage.
- Colleague rewards and recognition program.
- Discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
