Nurse Extern - Telemetry

Conifer Health Solutions • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of an RN, the Nurse Extern provides basic and intermediate nursing care for an assigned group of patients, based on the extern’s competence. Care is delivered in accordance with the patient populations and competencies of the assigned unit. General Nursing Units care for patients age 15 through adulthood; Special Care Areas care for patients age 15 through adulthood with high-risk conditions. Maternal Child Units provide care for patients with pregnancy-related conditions and for newborns until discharge. Pediatric staff care for patients from neonates through age 18. The GI Lab cares for patients from toddlers beginning at 24 months through adulthood. Chemical Dependent and Psychiatric Units care for adult patients and families using a holistic approach to emotional problems. The Emergency Unit cares for presenting patients of all ages, including pediatric and high-risk adult patients. Surgical Services provides care from neonates through geriatric patients.

The Nurse Extern completes established position competencies within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have completed one semester of clinicals in an RN program.
• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer to this 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed