Advanced Nursing Extern

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama in Montgomery seeks an Advanced Nursing Extern to support nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The extern will assist with technical tasks, data collection, and lab specimen collection during third shift to ensure patient safety and smooth department operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, enrollment in an accredited nursing program, and completion of Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Must have completed Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with data collection and lab specimen collection.
• Support the Nursing department and perform assigned duties within scope.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Multitasking

Customer Relations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited nursing program

Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication Administration completed

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

The Advanced Nursing Extern will be responsible to provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Extern's duties and responsibilities are limited to those that fall under the scope of practice of unlicensed health care providers acting under the direction of a licensed nurse as per the Alabama Board of Nursing. This individual shall support the department of Nursing, which include, but are not limited to, selected technical skills, data collection, and lab specimen collection. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Must have completed a MINIMUM of Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication Administration in Nursing School.

Licensure/Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Advanced Nursing Extern

Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)