Nurse Extern - Orthopedic Spine

HCA Healthcare • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

As a Nurse Extern you will deliver high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. You will work under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN). Here is some of what you can expect from being a Nurse Extern with us: You will participate in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse. You will assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with your Nurse Extern's skills/training and the needs of the Department. You will consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. You will be currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited school of nursing and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved. You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts. You will participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited RN school of nursing.
• Foundations/Fundamentals course completed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services.
• Participate in the implementation of nursing care plans under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with skills/training and departmental needs.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.
• Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care.
• Actively participate as a member of the health care team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off and paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree