Nurse Extern - Med Surg

Nacogdoches Medical Center; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center is seeking a patient care support role for nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program (3rd or 4th semester). The position involves assisting in basic and intermediate nursing care across medical units and requires completion of a basic clinical skills lab with BLS certification within three months.

The role includes varied shifts (4–12 hours) and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency, and adult care

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and in 3rd or 4th semester of the nursing program.
• Minimum clinical skills lab completed.
• BLS certification within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing basic and intermediate nursing care to assigned group of patients.
• Care for patients in General Nursing Units (ages 15 to adult) and Special Care Areas (high-risk conditions).
• Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery, Nursery, and Pediatric care under supervision.
• Emergency Unit care for patients of all ages by clinically competent staff.
• Able to work at least eight hours per week; shifts may be 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours; complete competencies within introductory period.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

BLS within 3 months

Education

Enrolled in accredited nursing program (3rd/4th semester)

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 become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, 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. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• 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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in providing basic and intermediate nursing care to assigned group of patients.

General Nursing Units care for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff.

Special Care Areas care for patients age 15 years through adult with high risk conditions by clinical competent nursing staff.

Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition by staff who are clinically competent in maternity care. Nursery care includes care for newborn until discharge status by clinically competent staff. Pediatric clinically competent staff provides care to patients neonate through age of fourteen.

Emergency Unit provides care to presenting patients of all ages by clinically competent staff in pediatric and high risk adult care.

Able to work at least eight hours per week. May work shift in increments of 4, 8, 10 and 12 hours as assigned. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and in 3rd or 4th semester of the nursing program.

Minimum Experience: Successfully completed a basic clinical skills lab.

Required Certification: BLS

Required Licensure:

FLSA Status:

Skills

Salary Grade:

• Note – Required certifications are to be completed by 3 months of employment.

Organization Description

Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Minimum Education: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and in 3rd or 4th semester of the nursing program.

Minimum Experience: Successfully completed a basic clinical skills lab.

Required Certification: BLS

Skills

• Note – Required certifications are to be completed by 3 months of employment.