Nurse Extern - MICU

Valley Baptist Health System; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX seeks a Nurse Extern per diem to support RN staff and gain hands-on clinical experience across nursing specialties. You will participate in guided training, contribute to care planning, and assist with patient care activities under supervision.

The program emphasizes compassionate service, learning, and professional development as part of a team focused on quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and progressing through clinical rotations.
• Ability to participate in guided training and development aligned with nursing scope.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and apply patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with patient care activities, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Observe and report significant patient observations to the RN.
• Support RN staff to ensure quality, compassionate care during shifts.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient support

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program

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. 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

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

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 aligned 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 to a 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.

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