Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is offering a per diem nursing extern opportunity for students currently enrolled in an RN degree program. The role provides exposure to a wide range of patient care under supervising nursing staff and supports care coordination within a busy clinical environment.

Candidates must be in good standing with their nursing program, hold AHA BLS certification, and submit a 500-word essay on why nursing and how CHRISTUS Core Values apply to practice, plus a letter of recommendation from

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled RN student, GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Good standing with nursing program.
• Submit 500-word essay identifying field of nursing and CHRISTUS Core Values application.
• Provide letter of recommendation from nursing instructor.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Must have completed Fundamentals of Nursing and at least one first-level Medical-Surgical course.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient data: vital signs, height, weight, I&O’s.
• Coordinates care activities within assigned caseload.
• Provides patient care aligned with age, culture, and beliefs.
• Adheres to departmental policies and schedules.
• Communicates with team, seeks clarification as needed.
• Performs duties as assigned; refer to addendum for approved extern interventions.

Education

RN degree program (GPA 3.0)

Job 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

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed