Nurse Extern: Hands-On Care & Growth Path

Nacogdoches Medical Center; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center is seeking a patient care support role for nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (3rd or 4th semester). The position involves assisting in basic and intermediate nursing care across medical units and requires completion of a basic clinical skills lab with BLS certification within three months.

The role includes varied shifts (4–12 hours) and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency, and adult care

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and in 3rd or 4th semester of the nursing program.
• Minimum clinical skills lab completed.
• BLS certification within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing basic and intermediate nursing care to assigned group of patients.
• Care for patients in General Nursing Units (ages 15 to adult) and Special Care Areas (high-risk conditions).
• Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery, Nursery, and Pediatric care under supervision.
• Emergency Unit care for patients of all ages by clinically competent staff.
• Able to work at least eight hours per week; shifts may be 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours; complete competencies within introductory period.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

BLS within 3 months

Education

Enrolled in accredited nursing program (3rd/4th semester)

Job description

Nacogdoches Medical Center is seeking a patient care support role for nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (3rd or 4th semester). The position involves assisting in basic and intermediate nursing care across medical units and requires completion of a basic clinical skills lab with BLS certification within three months.

The role includes varied shifts (4–12 hours) and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency, and adult care