Nurse Extern II: Post-Op Care & Skill-Building

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an extern on Unit EF, a 26-bed post-op surgical unit with telemetry. The role involves assisting with ADLs, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and collaborating with the RN to implement care plans.

This extern position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing program; no licensure is required. Work is 8 hours per week, with a weekly shift that may vary across days, PMs, or NOCs, and pay ranges from $21.85 to $32.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Successful completion of a Medical Surgical Clinical.
• Successful completion of a Pharmacological Concepts course.

Responsibilities

• Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in establishing a plan of care based upon an analysis of health, education and developmental needs and patient/family preferences.
• Under the observation of the Registered Nurse, evaluates patient response to interventions and effectively communicates observations and patient needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Develops delegation skills appropriate to Health Unit Coordinators, Nursing Assistants and technical roles on unit.
• Administers medication as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited nursing program

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an extern on Unit EF, a 26-bed post-op surgical unit with telemetry. The role involves assisting with ADLs, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and collaborating with the RN to implement care plans.

This extern position requires current enrollment in an accredited nursing program; no licensure is required. Work is 8 hours per week, with a weekly shift that may vary across days, PMs, or NOCs, and pay ranges from $21.85 to $32.80 per hour.