Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship

Jobtome; Eastwood (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking an enrolled RN student extern to provide patient care under direct supervision. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, coordinating care activities, and communicating with the care team.

The candidate must have Fundamentals of Nursing and at least one Medical-Surgical course completed, a 3.0 GPA, and an AHA BLS certification. Applicants should submit an unofficial transcript, a nursing instructor’s letter of recommendation, and a 500-word essay on their motivation

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an RN degree program with minimum GPA 3.0 and unofficial transcript.
• Not on academic probation and in good standing with the nursing program.
• Letter of recommendation from a nursing instructor.
• Submit a 500-word essay explaining why nursing and CHRISTUS Core Values apply to practice.
• Successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing and at least one first-level Medical-Surgical course.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient data: vital signs, height/weight, I&Os.
• Co-ordinates care activities within assigned caseload.
• Delivers patient care appropriate to age and beliefs; addresses barriers to understanding.
• Complies with departmental policies and schedules; uses time clock.
• Communicates with team members and shares input from patient/family.
• Performs additional duties as assigned; refers to addendum for approved interventions.

Skills

Essay writing requirement

Recommendation letter

Good standing

Education

RN degree program (currently enrolled)

GPA ≥ 3.0

Unofficial transcript

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Description Summary

A currently enrolled nursing student providing a wide variety of services to the customer under the direct supervision of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient data: Obtain/chart initial and routine vital signs, height, weight, and I&O’s.
• Coordinates care activities in order to provide for optimal care and/or activities within assigned caseload.
• Provides patient care and activities appropriate to age, cultural, and religious beliefs, and any barriers to understanding.
• Complies with Regional departmental policies, adheres to break and lunch schedules, follows associate parking guidelines, adheres to personal business policy, uses time clock correctly.
• Communicates with other team members, seeks assistance and clarification of assignments as needed, shares input from patient/family with appropriate team member.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or requested.
• Please refer to attached Addendum for complete list of approved extern patient care interventions

Requirements

• Education/Skills- Currently enrolled in a RN degree program, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (must provide unofficial transcript)
• Must not be on academic probation and in good standing with current nursing program
• Must provide letter of recommendation from a nursing instructor.
• Must submit a 500-word essay identifying why they chose the field of nursing and how they apply the CHRISTUS Core Values to their individual practice.
• Experience- Must have successfully completed both a “Fundamentals of Nursing” and at least one first-level Medical-Surgical course
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications- AHA BLS certification required

Work Schedule:PRNWork Type:Per Diem As Needed