Nurse Extern I - Nursing Internship

Summary: Under the supervision and/or direction of the Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern I performs various direct patient care activities in accordance with the Nursing Department policies and procedures. The Nurse Extern I can assist with the care of hospitalized patients. The Nurse Extern I 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. 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). Completes all required educational requirements. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, pursuing or having obtained an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing (RN). If graduated from accredited school of professional nursing, Nurse Extern I must successfully complete NCLEX Exam within six (6) months of graduating. Must have completed first clinical and be in good standing in the nursing program. Proficient in basic nursing tasks. Experience Six (6) months experience in a hospital preferred, but not required. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications AHA BLS required within two (2) weeks of employment. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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Nurse Apprentice-6NW-Per Diem

Guthrie Sayre, PA

Position Summary Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. Education, License, & Cert Current high school student enrolled in the Northern Tier Career Center Pre-Nursing Program. Experience No experience required. Essential Functions Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following: - Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate. - AM/PM Hygiene care - Activities of daily living (ex. Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care) - Feeding - Assisting with range of motion exercises - Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol - Performs and records accurately:- Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights - I & O - Records bowel movements - ADLs and activities - Transports patients as needed - Serves, sets up and retrieves trays - Distributes water pitchers as appropriate - Distributes nourishment. - Empty drains - Obtain EKG - Remove Foley Catheter and peripheral IVs/Saline Locks - Bladder Scanning - Transports equipment - Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction. - Answers call bells - Participates in hourly patient rounding - Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff - Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe). - Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged. - Assures proper storage of equipment. - Recognizes emergency situations and notifies staff - Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition - Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department. - Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing. - Maintains CPR certification - Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources. - Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills. - Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems. - Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion. - Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications. Other Duties - Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate. Rev: 6-2-2025

Nurse Extern - Med Surg Orthopedics

Jefferson Health Philadelphia, PA

Job Details Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Nurse Extern at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done. Job Description As a Nurse Extern, you will be responsible for the following: Performs specific tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. Demonstrates accountability for assigned patients on shift or assignment. Seeks out learning opportunities and guidance from appropriate individuals. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or a Registered Nurse, the Nurse Extern will carry out routine patient care assignments, work in controlled care situations, and perform established nursing procedures for individuals or groups of patients. Qualifications include: Currently pursuing a degree in Nursing Completed at least one (1) semester of medical surgical clinical rotation BLS certified in Pennsylvania Join our team! Simply go to recruit.jefferson.edu and search (job#) Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Temporary Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Primary Location Address 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here

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Per Diem

3 days ago

Nurse Apprentice-NTCC - 7 Main - Per Diem

Guthrie Sayre, PA

Position Summary Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations. Education, License, & Cert Current high school student enrolled in the Northern Tier Career Center Pre-Nursing Program. Experience No experience required. Essential Functions Participates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following: - Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate. - AM/PM Hygiene care - Activities of daily living (ex. Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care) - Feeding - Assisting with range of motion exercises - Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol - Performs and records accurately:- Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights - I & O - Records bowel movements - ADLs and activities - Transports patients as needed - Serves, sets up and retrieves trays - Distributes water pitchers as appropriate - Distributes nourishment. - Empty drains - Obtain EKG - Remove Foley Catheter and peripheral IVs/Saline Locks - Bladder Scanning - Transports equipment - Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction. - Answers call bells - Participates in hourly patient rounding - Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff - Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe). - Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged. - Assures proper storage of equipment. - Recognizes emergency situations and notifies staff - Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition - Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department. - Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing. - Maintains CPR certification - Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources. - Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills. - Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems. - Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion. - Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications. Other Duties - Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate. Rev: 6-2-2025

Nurse Extern- Neuro Trauma ICU

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Tallahassee, FL

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT The Nurse extern role is designed to provide a learning opportunity for students by acquiring basic clinical skills and advancing their knowledge related to patient care. Performs a variety of delegated basic patient care services under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN). Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living and for maintaining an environment conducive to the patient's safety. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY Eligibility & Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program; Must have successfully completed at least one (1) clinical semester of the core curriculum; Active American Heart Association CPR/BLS – Healthcare Provider card; Able to maintain flex requirements of 32 hours per month, with one weekend shift, and one major holiday in the summer and one major holiday in the winter; Acceptance of a Nurse Extern position requires the completion of mandatory hospital Orientation for a full week, Monday-Friday 8a-5p. Work Hours/Shift: Flexible based on unit need and colleague availability For questions about your job application please contact : HR@TMH.ORG - Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

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