Nurse Extern - JMC Surgical Unit Per Diem Night

Jupiter Medical Center • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The Nurse Extern is a member of the nursing team who contributes to patient comfort and well-being by performing specifically assigned tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the extern’s scope of practice. The position supports safe patient care and families through Relationship Based Care, shared decision-making, collaboration, and use of the JMC Pathway’s data-driven decision-making concepts and tools. Active participation in and use of JMC Pathway concepts and tools are required.

The role requires effective collaboration, communication, peer support, integrity, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and respect for diversity and inclusion. Nurse Externs must maintain continued enrollment and progress toward graduation each subsequent semester. An employee may remain a Nurse Extern for a maximum of two and one-half years.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program, with completion of the first semester including a fundamentals of nursing course, or recent graduation from an accredited program within the past six months.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Two letters of recommendation from a nursing school instructor; one letter may be from an employer.
• For each subsequent semester, provide evidence such as a transcript or grade report showing continued enrollment and progress toward graduation as a nurse.
• Maintain required professional licensing and/or certifications.
• Ability to push and pull up to 40 pounds and carry and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant licensure in the state of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Perform specifically assigned tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within scope of practice.
• Contribute to the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Support safe care for patients and families using the dimensions of Relationship Based Care.
• Participate in shared decision-making and collaborate with team members to support practice decisions and patient outcomes.
• Actively use and support JMC Pathway concepts and tools.
• Provide peer guidance and feedback and cooperate with others to complete tasks and support positive workflow.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with department and organization members.
• Provide evidence of continued nursing-program enrollment and progress toward graduation for each subsequent semester.
• Complete annual mandatory education, in-service, health, TB/PPD surveillance, and required licensing or certification maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed