*Nurse Extern - MICU

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts & flexible FS

Employee Assistance program

Voluntary benefits include various ins

Job summary

Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen is seeking a Nurse Extern to help expand clinical experience while supporting the Registered Nursing staff. This Per Diem, Days position offers exposure to multiple nursing specialties within a guided training program aligned to state nursing guidelines.

The role targets RN students, with no prior experience required, and requires AHA BLS certification. It emphasizes compassionate care and professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited RN program.
• No prior work experience required for the extern role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing externship

Education

RN student enrollment

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 youre 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!

Job Summary

Per Diem, Days

This is a developmental program for nursing students who want to develop multiple and varied clinical skills in a multiple nursing specialities. This position requires participation in a guided training and development program alinged to the scope outlines by the State-specific Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Extern role is designed to provide expanded clinical experience for 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 toa Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Education
Required: Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, and upon completion of first clinical rotation.

Experience
Required: None.

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!

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. 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

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