Nurse Extern - PRN

24003155

Nurse Extern PRN

Texas Health Harris Fort Worth Hospital is seeking to hire nursing students for our Nurse Internship Program. Is that you?

Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth TX 76104

Work Hours

bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; background: white;">Nurse Extern HighlightsFast-Paced, high-volume department Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership teamThe professional Nurse Extern exhibits understanding of basic human needsThis is a paid, 9-week Internship that focuses on the Intern learning the role of the RN in an acute care setting. This program brings together students and preceptors in a unique, one-on-one clinical partnership where mentor relationships strengthen the students’ awareness of nursing scope of practice and critical thinking skills. Students in this program receive a mix of on-unit and off-unit learning to develop their communication and interpersonal skills and assist with procedures and treatments.

Here's What You Need

High School Diploma or equivalent required.Certified Nurse’s Aide (C.N.A.) certification upon hire required, or, Junior or higher-level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals. upon hire requiredBSN candidates preferred. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

What You Will Do

Texas Health Harris Fort Worth Nurse Extern's are responsible for providing an excellent patient healthcare experience at each Texas Health site. Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Essential Functions

CARE OF PATIENT/TECHNICAL SKILLS

Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.Collects patient data, identifies, and reports significant findings to nurse.Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences.Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently.Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.Documents accurately and appropriately.In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population.In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment.Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Nurse Extern

Benefits include 401k and other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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