Nurse Extern - Family Care

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Tallahassee, FL 32308, US

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

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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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