Nurse Extern - Telemetry
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of an RN, the Nurse Extern provides basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients, based on competence. Care is delivered in the applicable unit setting by clinically competent staff. Patient populations and services vary by unit: general nursing units care for patients age 15 through adulthood; special care areas serve patients age 15 through adulthood with high-risk conditions; maternal-child units provide maternity and newborn care; pediatric staff care for patients from neonates through age 18; the GI Lab cares for patients from age 24 months through adulthood; chemical dependency and psychiatric units care for adult patients and families; the Emergency Unit serves patients of all ages; and Surgical Services provides care from neonates through geriatric patients. The Nurse Extern must complete established position competencies within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned. The role requires current enrollment in an accredited school of nursing and completion of one semester of clinicals in an RN program. Active healthcare-provider Basic Life Support from ARC or AHA is required upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
- Completed one semester of clinicals in an RN program.
- Have active healthcare-provider Basic Life Support certification from ARC or AHA upon hire.
- Obtain AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
- Obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of an RN, based on competence.
- Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
