Nurse Extern - Telemetry

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Valley Baptist - Harlingen is seeking a Nurse Extern for Per Diem, Days to support med-surg patients in advanced facilities including a primary stroke center and LTAC unit. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to gain expanded clinical experience while assisting RN staff with patient care planning and delivery.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited RN program, in their senior year, capable of completing senior courses, and possessing AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program and in their senior year; must pass all senior courses to remain in the program.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nursing staff with patient care activities and participate in care planning, implementation, observation and evaluation.
• Provide 1:1 preceptorship with a Registered Nurse at Level II.

Education

AHA BLS Certification

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!

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

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

Qualifications

Education
Required: 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
Required: AHA BLS

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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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