Your future role at a glance Location: Central Indiana Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Women and Infants Hospital Specialty: Mother Baby Unit Schedule: Days | PRN #NextGenHealthcare Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources How you’ll make an impact in this role Acquires hands-on clinical competency by delivering direct bedside care while concurrently enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Engages in direct bedside patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to bridge the gap between academic theory and clinical practice. Collaborates closely with a dedicated Preceptor to deliver safe, high-quality patient care while gaining knowledge of clinical workflows. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: High school diploma/GED required. Must be accepted or enrolled into a Nursing program upon date of hire/transfer and begin classes within 90 days of date of hire/transfer. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Overview Job Summary The nurse extern works closely with our professional healthcare team to deliver compassionate patient-centered care to those in need. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor, the nurse extern has the opportunity to develop confidence in critical thinking and prioritization while sharpening clinical skills needed to launch a successful nursing career in a manageable timeframe. The Nurse Extern will be able to develop clinical judgement and problem solving techniques based on current established Standards of Care, the Nurse Practice Act, and Methodist Hospitals mission, vision, and values. Responsibilities Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions) Perform basic patient care related tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs including height and weight, accurate measurement of all Intake and output, mobility, nutrition, hygiene, comfort and environment interventions, infection prevention measures, and patient safety interventions. Assist in performing various therapeutic procedures. Makes contributions to patient’s interdisciplinary plan of care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. Provide pertinent education to patient and family members regarding patient care. Accurately document all patient care activities in the Electronic Medical Record per Methodist policy. Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned. Qualifications Job Specific (Minimum Qualifications) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Possess good interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Able to work independently and in a team environment. Demonstrates diplomacy interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates flexibility in meeting unanticipated demands and priorities. Able to maintain a calm demeanor in a crisis situation. Able to use the nursing process for approaching problems faced in role as a nurse extern. Education Currently enrolled student in good academic standing or a Nurse Graduate who has successfully completed an accredited School of Nursing and preparing for National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). If currently enrolled in accredited School of Nursing, must also have successfully completed Fundamentals/Foundations of Nursing (or its equivalent) didactic and lab. Current school registration or proof of graduation required. Experience Certifications and Licensures Current Basic Life Support credentials (BLS) is Required Nurse Graduates must secure Indiana licensing within 60 days from their graduation date. Model of Care and Conduct Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position’s duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.
