Nurse Extern - Float Pool

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Per Diem

The Nurse Extern, is currently enrolled and in good standing in an RN School of Nursing and has successfully completed a Nursing fundamentals course. The Nurse Extern delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Nurse Extern assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the Nurse Extern’s skills/training. The Nurse Extern can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved and knowledge has been acquired from the school curriculum and/or hospital training. When working with an RN 1:1, usually during the final practicum of nursing school and until licensure, the nurse extern may be preceptored by an RN and perform aspects of patient care as deemed competent to perform with continued supervision of a registered nurse. The Nurse Extern is expected to convert to an RN position within 4 months or less of the graduation date. After this period, if the Nurse Extern cannot move to an RN role, they will be required to transfer to an alternate position and cannot continue in the Nurse Extern role. 

• Assists with Patient Care Functions
• Delivers indirect Patient Care
• Demonstrates Leadership
• Participates in the Quality Improvement process to improve patient outcomes

Education:

• Enrolled and in good standing at a school of Nursing. Successful completion of a nursing fundamentals class.

Experience:

• Prior clinical experience in area of expertise preferred
   

Certifications:

• BLS/CPR (AMERICAN HEART ASSN) 
• CPI due at the end of the month within your 90 days in the position.

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Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status