STUDENT NURSE EXTERN

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid externship

Job summary

AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma is seeking a Student Nurse Extern who will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to gain clinical experience. The extern will care for patients aged 18 and up and participate in patient care under established policies and protocols.

This temporary paid extern position includes a 3-month shadow experience with an RN, after which the extern will transition into a CNA role until graduation.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled and be in the final year of nursing school.
• Must provide written reference from instructor
• Must provide unofficial transcript
• Must be in good academic standing in the school of nursing - must provide
• Must provide BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Support education and transition to graduate nurse in the hospital.
• Participate in patient care using established policies, procedures, and protocols.

Skills

Nursing student

Final year nursing program

BLS Certification

Written reference from instructor

Unofficial transcript

Education

Enrollment in nursing program

Job description

AMG Specialty Hospital -Houma ishiring aStudent Nurse Extern. Thestudent nurse extern functions under the direct supervision of a RegisteredNurse which will allow him/her to gain experience in the clinical setting. Theprimary focus is education and assisting the student nurse to transition intoposition as a graduate nurse in the hiring hospital. The extern will care forpatients ranging from 18 and up. Under the direction of an RN, the studentnurse extern will provide direct nursing care as appropriate to training andcompetency for assigned patients within established policies, procedures, andprotocols of the hospital. This is a temporary position. The Student Nurse Extern shall not perform anyclinical procedure without having validation of skill competency the RN. The Nurse Extern under the direction andsupervision of the Registered Nurse preceptor shall participate in the patientcare utilizing technologies/interventions. Per the Student NurseExtern program, the Extern will complete a 3-month shadow experience with anRN. Once completed, the Extern will transition into a CNA role untilgraduation. Hours will be determined on an individual basis as nursing schoolis a priority.

This is a paidExtern position.

Join our team andenjoy an exciting opportunity with AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma!

Job Requirements

• Must be actively enrolledand be in the final year of school. Position will be forfeited if enrollment inschool ceases.
• Must provide written referencefrom instructor
• Must provide unofficial transcript
• Must be in good academicstanding in the school of nursing - must provide
• Must provide BLS Certification
• Must work minimally 24 hours per month whileshadowing, 12 hours per month following the initial shadow period
• Must complete New Employee Orientation

Company Overview

AMG Specialty Hospital - Houmais aLong-Term Acute Care Hospital facility that specializes in the management ofcomplex medical needs in Houma, LA.

Our mission is to return patients totheir optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment.We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach that includesaggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement.Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses,therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possibleoutcomes. Learn more about the quality care we provide by visiting us at: amgihm.com/houma.

AMG Specialty Hospital - Houma is an equalopportunity employer and an ESOP,Employee-Owned Company.