Nurse Extern II - L & D
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with State Board of Nursing Practice, the Nurse Extern II receives hands-on experience to prepare for an accelerated Nurse Residency Program. The extern is a non-productive employee assigned to an experienced RN each shift. Non-productive hours may not exceed 48 hours per month, for a maximum of 288 hours during the program. The extern may work additional productive hours in labor with patient care assistant or equivalent responsibilities. The position is in the Labor & Delivery department at Emanuel Medical Center, a 209-bed acute care hospital in Turlock, California. The program is intended for students in the final six months before graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A PRN position commitment of at least 24 hours per month is required, and the extern must remain in good standing with employment requirements to be eligible to transfer into the Nurse Residency Program after graduation.
Requirements
- Be in the final six months before graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from nursing faculty with the application.
- Interview and obtain a PRN position commitment from the Extern Program and unit leader, with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month.
- Complete hospital orientation and all onboarding requirements.
- Have all competencies validated.
- Remain in good standing with employment requirements to be eligible for transfer into the Nurse Residency Program upon graduation.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on nursing experience under the direct supervision of an RN.
- Work with an experienced RN each shift as a non-productive employee.
- May work additional productive hours in labor performing patient care assistant or equivalent responsibilities.
- Complete hospital orientation, onboarding requirements, and validated competencies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
