Nurse Extern Behavioral Health

Valleywise Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Nurse Extern in Behavioral Health. Under the direct supervision of an RN, you will provide professional, age-specific care for patients across pediatric to geriatric populations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

This role offers hands-on experience in an AHA BLS-certified environment, with CPI training required within 12 months, and ongoing clinical orientation and computer training to navigate the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved nursing program or recently graduated and waiting NCLEX.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Must read, write and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care under RN supervision for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Nursing program enrolled / NCLEX pending

Job description

Nurse Extern Behavioral Health Internal Job

Under the direct supervision of an RN, the Nurse Externprovides professional, skilled, age-specific care for patients in collaboration with other disciplines. Performs patient care related services for the pediatric through geriatric patient population.

Hourly Pay Rate: $29.00

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a board-approved or accredited nursing program recognized by U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing who is within 12 months of program completion or a graduate from a Board Approved or accredited nursing program waiting to take the NCLEX.

Specialized Training:

• Must successfully complete an approved Valleywise Health clinical orientation and computer classes.
• If working within the medical center, you must successfully complete CPI training within 12 months.
• If working within behavioral health, you must successfully complete CPI training upon hire.

Certification/Licensure:

Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.

Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills.

Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g. formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.