Nurse Extern

UT Health Athens Hospital; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking a variable shift, PRN Nurse Extern to join the team in Athens. Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform basic nursing tasks and support patient care on your assigned unit.

You must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with anticipated completion within 24 months, in good academic standing, and obtain BLS within 14 days of hire. This role may require irregular schedules and exposure to clinical environments.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Accredited Nursing Program with anticipated completion within 24 months.
• Currently in good academic standing in your Accredited Nursing Program.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing tasks under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Provide patient care, report patient conditions, maintain equipment and unit cleanliness.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care for patients on your assigned unit.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled in Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Nurse Extern at UT Health East Texas.

Overview

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke-ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit, radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing functions as authorized under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• In addition, performs basic nursing tasks to include patient care, reporting patient conditions, circumstances, and maintaining equipment and unit cleanliness.
• The nurse extern must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Conditions: May be required to work irregular schedules. Potential exposure to hazard materials/situations to include but not limited to, blood-borne pathogens, ionizing radiation, and communicable diseases.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; must be enrolled in an Accredited Nursing Program with an anticipated completion from program within 24 months from date of hire.
• In academic good standing in your Accredited Nursing Program REQUIRED.
• Medical Technology; Anatomy and Physiology.
• Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a professional nursing program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.