Nurse Extern Med Surg/Telemetry PT Days

Company: Abrazo West Campus
Location: Goodyear
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Helping people feel better isn't just about the treatment we give - the relationships we create and the compassion we share are just as important. Abrazo hospitals make a difference in the lives of our communities and the lives of those we work alongside every day. We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment.

From your first day, you'll be part of a group of some of the most talented nursing professionals united in a common goal to care for those in our community. Ready to work with awe-inspiring teammates who are dedicated to making a difference? Join us in going above and beyond.

Nurse Extern Med Surg Telemetry PT Days Position Summary
Provides a bridge between graduation from an accredited nursing program and licensure. The purpose of the nurse externship is to enhance education and to facilitate the transition into the RN role while assuring safe and effective nursing care. Under the direct supervision of a licensed RN, the nurse extern can administer, titrate, and discontinue oxygen therapy, obtain basic data collection and documentation of client progress in the medical record, observe, perform and document approved nursing procedures in the medical record and perform fundamental nursing skills with validation and documentation in accordance with facility policy. The nurse extern may not administer medications (PO, IV, SQ, etc.), parenteral fluids or blood products. The nurse extern may use saline to flush a peripheral IV, once competency is established.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude of a safe competent novice nurse practitioner. This includes the ability to provide patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence based practice, quality improvements, systems-based thinking, leadership, professionalism, and effective communication.

THE NURSE EXTERN MED SURG TELEMETRY PT DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate Degree Nursing (AND)

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Completion of an accredited nursing program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: BLS/CPR

REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: Graduated from an accredited nursing program and eligible to take the NCLEX within three (3) months of hire

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: ACLS

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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