Nurse Extern - Med Surg

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

HSA/FSA

Employee Assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a Nurse Extern to provide essential assistance and comfort to patients. This role offers clinical experience for senior nursing students, focusing on patient care activities and collaboration with nursing staff. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and have AHA BLS certification. Join our caring team to make a positive impact in patients' lives in our advanced healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Must pass all senior courses to remain in the RN program.
• Certifications: AHA BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities and collaborate with nursing staff.
• Participate in patient care planning and evaluation.
• Report significant observations to a Registered Nurse.

Skills

RN student

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program

Successfully entered their senior year in an accredited school of nursing

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. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

Benefits

• 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

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

Job Summary

Per Diem, Days.

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 Level II, the Nurse Extern will have a 1:1 preceptorship with a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Education: 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: 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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