Nurse Extern- Cardiovascular / Per Diem

CHRISTUS Health • Santa Fe, NM

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About The Position

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Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program with completion of the program within 12 months from hire.
• Nurse Extern required to graduate from Nursing program and pass NCLEX within 3 months of graduation from accredited program.
• Current BLS issued through American Heart Association is required.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical reports, charts, etc.
• Ability to write concise reports
• Ability to handle a high level of stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions
• Computer skills required to enter data and generate reports.
• Peripheral intravenous access and removal
• Recording of I&Os
• Foley Catheter insertion and removal
• NG insertion and removal
• Suture/Staple removal
• Unit appropriate POCT
• Bedside monitoring, CR,Telemetry, Telesitter, Capnography, Oximetry
• Basic Dysrythmia Course
• De-Escalation Training
• Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking, kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting.
• Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.
• Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment.
• Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.
• The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed