Nurse Extern - Rehab
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. The position serves patients in the care settings and age groups applicable to the assigned unit, including general nursing units, special care areas, maternal-child units, pediatrics, GI Lab, chemical dependency and psychiatric units, emergency care, and surgical services. Care is provided by clinically competent nursing staff appropriate to each area and patient population. 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 is required upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is required within 60 days of hire or transfer for employees working in Emergency Department or Behavioral Health areas, and must be completed before working as a constant observer.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
- Completed one semester of clinicals in an RN program.
- Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support certification from ARC or AHA upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
- For work in Emergency Department or Behavioral Health areas, obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within 60 days of hire or transfer; complete the training before working as a constant observer.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of an RN, based on competence.
- Provide care to patients in the age groups and settings applicable to the assigned unit.
- 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
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Elder and childcare benefits
- 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
