Nurse Extern I

HonorHealth • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Extern I performs patient care activities using the Nursing Process under the supervision or direction of a Registered Nurse. The Extern may perform only skills for which they have received didactic instruction and demonstrated clinical competency. Medication administration and IV therapy are not permitted unless performed under the direct supervision of an RN. The role requires knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to provide age-appropriate direct and indirect care. The Extern must assess and interpret patient-status information to identify age-specific needs and provide care in accordance with Department Operating Policies.

The position is based in the Medical/Surgical Unit-5E/W-Trauma Care at John C. Lincoln in Phoenix, Arizona, and is listed for the night shift.

Requirements

• Enrollment in the final year of a NLN/CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in any skills performed and didactic instruction for those skills.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care and assess and interpret patient-status information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Use the Nursing Process and evidence-based knowledge to contribute to ongoing patient care, including collecting subjective and objective data, formulating a plan and diagnosis, implementing the plan of care, and evaluating patient responses to interventions.
• Accurately document and maintain patient and hospital medical records and report care data to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Perform basic nursing procedures in accordance with hospital policies.
• Address or redirect questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, visitors, and health care team members.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement activities.
• Practice in accordance with relevant Nurse Practice Acts, compliance requirements, regulations, legislation, certification requirements, and HonorHealth system and department policies.
• Use resources effectively and efficiently and potentially recommend cost-saving measures within the department or assigned unit.
• Remain enrolled in an approved nursing program; failure to do so may result in reclassification or termination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level