Nurse Extern II - Stroke

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer/

Generous PTO

Career development

Health Savings Accounts / Flexible Sp<

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen is seeking a Nurse Extern II to support med-surg patients in our advanced facilities, including a primary stroke center and long-term acute care unit.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide expanded clinical experience for senior RN students and to assist Registered Nursing staff with patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation, under a 1:1 preceptorship with a Registered Nurse. AHA BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and in senior year.
• Must pass all senior courses to remain in the program.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nursing staff with patient care activities.
• Participate in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation.
• Report significant observations to a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN student (senior year)

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Nurse Extern II collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our med-surg patients in our advanced facilities that include a primary stroke center and a long-term acute care unit.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Extern role is designed to provide expanded clinical experience for senior professional (RN) nursing students and to assist the Registered Nursing staff by performing patient care activities, which includes participating in patient care planning, implementation, observation, and evaluation, as well as reporting significant observations to a Registered Nurse. In the level II, the Nurse Extern will have a 1:1 preceptorship with a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and successfully entered their senior year in an accredited school of nursing and must pass all senior courses to remain in the program.

Certifications

• Required: AHA BLS

Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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