Nurse Extern - ER

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Nurse Extern assists in providing basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under general supervision. The role supports patients across the Emergency Unit, which provides care to patients of all ages, as well as other units and patient populations described in the posting. The extern completes position competencies during the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned. The position requires at least eight hours of work per pay period. Shifts may be assigned in increments of 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited professional nursing (RN) program.
Entering the final clinical practicum rotation in nursing school.
Successfully completed a basic clinical skills lab; a skills checklist may be used to validate experience.
Have active healthcare-provider Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 if working in the Emergency Department or Behavioral Health Area.
Able to work at least eight hours per pay period.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing nursing care to patients under general supervision.
Assist in assessing patients’ physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
Assist in planning and implementing a formal patient-care plan.
Assist in evaluating nursing care provided.
Implement and document clinical and technical aspects of care assignments according to established policies, procedures, and validated skills performance standards.
Intervene using proper techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet patients’ needs.
Sign documentation that reflects the role of the nurse extern.
Reinforce patient and family instruction identified in the care plan.
Assist with or perform non-invasive and non-sterile treatments and procedures, with attention to accuracy, as delineated in the nurse extern skills list.
Inform the RN preceptor, designee, or team leader about changes in patients’ conditions and other pertinent observations.
Complete established position competencies within the designated introductory period.
Perform other related duties as assigned.