PMH Nurse Extern - PRN: Hands-On Nursing Experience

Parkridge Valley; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Campus is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Extern - PRN to join the nursing team and gain hands-on experience early in your nursing career. You will help deliver safe, compassionate care, assist with ADLs, monitor patients, and support the broader care team.

This externship provides exposure to psychiatric mental health practice within a hospital setting, opportunities to learn under a supervisor, and a path to advanced responsibilities as you

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (DL) Driver License.
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential care for patients by helping with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
• Performing nursing tasks like wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience and grow in your competency
• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated
• Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery
• Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment
• Championing your growth and enhancing patient care by engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan

Skills

Basic Life Support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Driver License

Nursing Program Enrolled

Job description

Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Campus is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Extern - PRN to join the nursing team and gain hands-on experience early in your nursing career. You will help deliver safe, compassionate care, assist with ADLs, monitor patients, and support the broader care team.

This externship provides exposure to psychiatric mental health practice within a hospital setting, opportunities to learn under a supervisor, and a path to advanced responsibilities as you