Student Extern - ICU/ DOU

Prime Healthcare•Victorville, CA

23d•$21

About The Position

Overview Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com . Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community ! Why Prime Healthcare? Desert Valley Hospital , a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Paid Time Off 401K retirement plan Outstanding Medical Dental Vision Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Many more Voluntary Benefit Options! Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Requirements

Successfully completed the first semester of a nursing program
Must be in good and academic standing
Current Basic Life Support Certification

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

The Student Extern is an adjunct to the patient care team.
The extern performs at the level that has successfully been completed and passed in the clinical section at a local college.
Under the general supervision of an RN the extern provides direct patient care in accordance with the established protocols, the skills they are able to perform are expanded.
All newly hired externs will first function in the capacity of a nursing assistant, regardless of their nursing program clinical level.
When the student has been cleared by the Supervisor, they may be moved to their appropriate skill level.