Nurse Extern II Medical Acute Contingent Days

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Nurse Extern II (NE II) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The NE II is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and NE II skills and abilities. The NE II will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. It is recognized that specific patient care tasks may vary widely in type and frequency from unit to unit or across service lines, based on the nature of the patient population being served. The Nurse Extern II will be assigned to an experienced RN each shift and will assist with providing patient care such as ADLS, vitals, ambulation and other duties within the scope of patient care tech or equivalent. The assigned RN instructs and mentors the Nurse Extern II in the assigned clinical area and provides feedback on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Must be a student in an accredited school of nursing.
• Can apply starting 6 months before graduation.
• Must pass all senior courses to remain in the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform technical, multi-skilled tasks as delegated by the RN.
• Report deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.
• Provide patient care such as ADLs, vitals, and ambulation.
• Receive instruction and mentorship from the assigned RN.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees