Nurse Extern - Nursing Internship

Christus Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, TX seeks a Nurse Extern II to assist with direct patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic nursing tasks, observe patient conditions, and help with lab specimens as part of a clinical rotation.

Applicants must be enrolled in a nursing program (associate or bachelor) and have completed their first hospital rotation in good standing. HIPAA, infection control, and policy compliance are required throughout the role.

Qualifications

• RN program enrollment to obtain an associate or bachelor degree to become a registered nurse.
• Must have completed first hospital clinical rotation and be in good standing.
• Nurse extern II student in clinicals position with basic nursing skills.
• Basic nursing tasks proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Life-threatening situations identified and reported to RN; initiates basic life support when needed.
• Observes and reports unusual symptoms and vital signs changes to nurse.
• Assists with specimen collection or delivery for labs as directed.
• Documents information accurately and promptly; records changes in patient condition.
• Participates in 80% of in-service programs and departmental meetings; follows safety policies.
• Follows HIPAA and hospital/department policies; maintains infection control standards.

Skills

Proficient in basic nursing tasks

Education

Nurse Extern II - students in RN school in clinicals

Currently enrolled in a nursing program to obtain either an associate degree or bachelor's degree to become a registered nurse

Must have completed their first hospital clinical rotation and be in good standing in the nursing program

Proficient in basic nursing tasks

Job description

Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern II performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Nurse Extern II can assist with the care of hospitalized patients. The Nurse Extern II may be assigned other functions in accordance with hospital/department policies, procedures, and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Life-threatening situations are readily identified and reported to the R.N. Initiates and
• assists with basic life support when needed.
• Observes/reports unusual symptoms to the nurse, i.e., abnormal V/S; IV site redness.
• edema; suspicious areas of skin breakdown accurately and promptly.
• Reports patient/family-related problems, i.e., patient's dissatisfaction/refusal of
• nursing care routines; departure from activity advancements or restrictions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the aseptic/sterile technique. Follows universal
• precautions.
• Records information accurately and promptly. Reports change in patient's condition
• and/or vital signs.
• Assists with laboratory specimens, i.e., collection or delivery.
• Complies with timekeeping system. Accrues no unexcused absences, and no more
• than three unscheduled absences.
• Uses supplies and equipment appropriately documents use in the medical record and
• records charges appropriately.
• Participates in 80% of prescribed in-service programs and departmental meetings.
• When unable to attend (20% max) follow up to obtain information discussed.
• follows hospital and/or unit policy for dress and personal hygiene.
• Job Description
• Follows necessary safety precautions, hospital policies, and departmental policies.
• Attends infection control and safety programs.
• Follows hospital policies and/or departmental rules.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability
• and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized
• disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Associate timely completes all required educational requirements.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Nurse Extern II - students in RN school in clinicals
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program to obtain either an associate degree or bachelor's degree to become a registered nurse
• Must have completed their first hospital clinical rotation and be in good standing in the nursing program
• Proficient in basic nursing tasks

Education/Skills

• Nurse Extern II - students in RN school in clinicals
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program to obtain either an associate degree or bachelor's degree to become a registered nurse
• Must have completed their first hospital clinical rotation and be in good standing in the nursing program
• Proficient in basic nursing tasks

Experience

• Six (6) months of experience in patient care preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• AHA BLS required within 2 weeks of employment
• Provides updated transcript at beginning of semester