Nurse Extern

Ardent Health Services; Athens (TX); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UT Health East Texas is seeking a variable shift, PRN Nurse Extern at UT Health Athens. You will support registered nurses with patient care, reporting changes in patient conditions, and maintaining equipment within a 24-hour ED and ICU-equipped facility.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited nursing program, good academic standing, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This nurse extern position offers hands-on experience in a high-acuity environment.

Formación

• Must be enrolled in an Accredited Nursing Program with anticipated completion within 24 months from date of hire.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Perform functions under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Carry out basic nursing tasks including patient care, reporting patient conditions, and maintaining equipment and unit cleanliness.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients on the assigned unit.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled in Accredited Nursing Program

In academic good standing in your Accredited Nursing Program

Medical Technology

Anatomy and Physiology

Currently enrolled in professional nursing program

Descripción del empleo

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.