Advanced Nursing Extern/Patient Care Technician PRN (As Needed)

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking an Advanced Nursing Extern/Patient Care Technician PRN at Prattville Baptist Hospital. The role supports the Nursing department with patient care, data collection, and lab specimen collection under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is 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.
• Support Nursing department with data collection and lab specimen collection.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in accredited nursing program

Completed Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication Administration

Tools

MS Office

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

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job

Advanced Nursing Extern/Patient Care Technician PRN (As Needed) Advanced Nursing Extern 199 - Patient Care Technician

Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)