Nurse extern/per diem
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Extern will apply the
knowledge and skills acquired in their nursing program in order to
provide direct patient care with compassion, excellence and
efficiency. The Nurse Extern works under the guidance of the RN/
Nurse Leader with assigned patients, in accordance with CSV
hospital guidelines for patient care. The Nurse Extern collaborates
with other disciplines to achieve overall healthcare goals and is
responsible for adhering to the patient plan of care in order to
assist patient processes and outcomes. The Nurse Extern is
responsible for competent care of patients in the hospital setting
under the guidance of an assigned RN. The Nurse Extern functions as
a member of the patient care team, experiencing the complexities of
a nursing care delivery model while increasing their independence
in taking a patient care assignment.The Nurse Extern reports to the
department Nurse leader and will work within a defined scope of
under the direct supervision of an assigned RN. The RN assigned to
the Nurse Extern will promote learning experiences that enable the
Nurse Extern to competently perform nursing care activities in both
complex and non-complex situations.RequirementsMINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in an accredited
Nursing program with completion of the program within 12 months
from hire. Nurse Extern required to graduate from Nursing program
and pass NCLEX within 3 months of graduation from accredited
program.CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current BLS issued through American
Heart Association is required.SKILLS:Excellent communication
skillsAbility to read and interpret technical reports, charts,
etc.Ability to write concise reportsAbility to handle a high level
of stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse
conditionsComputer skills required to enter data and generate
reports.HOSPITAL EXPANDED DUTIES TRAINING:Peripheral intravenous
access and removalRecording of I&OsFoley Catheter insertion and
removalNG insertion and removalSuture/Staple removalUnit
appropriate POCTBedside monitoring, CR, Telemetry, Telesitter,
Capnography, OximetryAs appropriate: Basic Dysrythmia
CourseDe-Escalation TrainingEXPERIENCE:NATURE OF
SUPERVISION:-Responsible to: Reports directly Nurse Manager or
designee for essential job duties and day-to-day
responsibilities.ENVIRONMENT:- Bloodborne pathogens - BWorks
irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities around patient
care. Exposure to x-rays and infectious diseases such as
hepatitis-B and AIDS. In addition, may be subject to varying
unpredictable situations such as violence from mentally unstable
patients.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle
emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable
standing/walking, kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting. Has
knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Frequently lifts,
positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing
and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Manual dexterity
and fine motor coordination required. The work is not only
physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving
life-or-death situations and suffering patients.
Keywords: Christus Health, Rio Rancho , Nurse extern/per diem, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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