Nurse Extern, PRN Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Nurse Extern to join their team on a PRN (as needed) basis for night shifts. This role offers the opportunity to bring your passion to Texas Health and contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment. The Nurse Extern will provide assistance with patient care, collect patient data, assist with patient transitions, perform procedures safely, and collaborate with nurses and other disciplines. This position is ideal for a junior or higher-level Professional Nursing student looking to gain valuable experience in a Magnet-designated, full-service hospital.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Certified Nurse’s Aide (C.N.A.) certification upon hire required, or,
PCT Training Program Upon Hire required, or,
Junior or higher-level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals upon hire required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance according to the plan of care, supports activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, and serves as a patient advocate.
Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to the nurse, and communicates per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns.
Assists in patient transitions and ensures documentation is accurate and appropriate throughout the process.
Performs procedures safely and proficiently, enters orders when applicable, and takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Works in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs.
Demonstrates adaptability to changing schedules or workloads, welcomes new team members, and uses interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment.
Maintains and enhances care skills, seeks supervision when needed, participates in process improvement, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies.